From Care to Climate – Healing Communities, Healing the Planet

Pathways for Climate Action by Indian Healthcare

How can small and medium hospitals lead the way in healing communities and the planet?

Nearly 80% of India’s hospitals are small and medium-sized, often working with limited resources. Yet, Lombard Memorial Hospital in Karnataka is proving that even modest institutions can take bold climate action. Through its INSPIRE Program, the hospital has embedded sustainability into its operations: harnessing solar energy, improving energy efficiency, managing biomedical and organic waste responsibly, conserving groundwater, and empowering staff to become climate champions. The results speak for themselves—monthly energy bill savings of ₹1 lakh, elimination of costly water tankers, and a coordinated sustainability framework that benefits both patients and the planet.

By partnering with platforms like PHFI’s H.E.L.P. Network and Health Care Without Harm, Lombard Memorial Hospital is aligning with the global Race to Zero commitment—pursuing a 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050.

Watch to see how a 100-bed hospital is turning climate challenges into opportunities for healthier people, resilient communities, and a sustainable future.