Importance of Taking a Systems View for Sustainability in Healthcare

Achieving meaningful sustainability in the medical sector requires looking beyond individual products to understand the entire clinical and manufacturing ecosystem. Drawing on insights from global medical device development, this session explores how to balance critical healthcare delivery with environmental responsibility. The presentation outlines an objective, data-driven framework to prioritize sustainability efforts and demonstrates why a systems-approach is vital for solving complex supply chain and waste challenges. Through concrete examples of recent product and packaging innovations, attendees will gain insights into practical clinical applications, industry best practices, and key lessons learned.