PureHealth pledges to reach net-zero emissions by 2040

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UAE’s PureHealth has set a goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2040, becoming the first healthcare company in the Middle East, Africa and Asia to eliminate carbon emissions in alignment with Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).

The healthcare company’s climate pledge is a decade before the deadline by when the world must reach net zero if it is to achieve the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

The pledge also underscores PureHealth’s commitment to the UAE’s net zero pathway and to raising sustainability awareness across the healthcare sector. The healthcare firm’s net zero pledge was announced at the Longevity of the Planet summit in Abu Dhabi.

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“The world is approaching a tipping point; achieving the goal of net zero emissions cannot come soon enough. We hope our bold move will inspire other companies to accelerate their decarbonisation efforts,” said Farhan Malik, managing director and CEO of PureHealth.

“PureHealth will closely partner with government and business in realising the country’s Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative and applauds its role as host of COP28, a milestone climate change summit for all humanity.”

The company’s net zero pledge complements its wider strategy to transform the healthcare industry through technology. PureHealth is actively incorporating solutions such as AI-based triaging, remote monitoring, and wearables as part of a broader strategy for healthcare in the Cloud ecosystem and pushing care to the edge.

Internet of Things-based solutions are also being deployed to monitor and optimise energy consumption throughout the company’s operations. The UAE became the first country in the Middle East and North Africa region to launch a concrete initiative to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

PureHealth’s sustainability approach

Meanwhile, PureHealth’s holistic sustainability strategy prioritises advances in patient care. The company said its virtual care services will be expanded to deliver healthcare outside traditional clinics and hospitals.

Similarly, the company’s value-based care practices will be enhanced to further reduce readmission rates while bolstering its preventive care by integrating digital twins and other technologies.

Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADQ consolidated several companies within Pure Health in January 2022, creating the largest healthcare provider in the UAE. In May, the company completed its more than $490m (Dhs1.8bn) equity investment in US healthcare provider Ardent Health Services, as the healthcare firm expands its operations globally.

The integrated healthcare platform also struck a strategic partnership with Israel’s Sheba Medical Center in June. The two entities agreed to closely collaborate on joint clinical research projects, promote the use of advanced technology in healthcare, expand genetic research initiatives and boost health tourism in both countries.

The alliance between Sheba Medical and PureHealth will also focus on education and training. The two entities will jointly organise conferences, workshops, and events and create clinical specialisation projects and internships. Staff from each institution will also be able to benefit from the exchange of training and knowledge.

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