Net Zero Policy

At Ultra Medical Group, we recognise that climate change is one of the greatest public health challenges of our time. As a provider of private ADHD and Autism assessments and specialist neurodevelopmental services, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact while continuing to deliver safe, accessible and high-quality care.

We believe that responsible environmental management is an essential part of delivering sustainable healthcare. We are committed to continually improving our environmental performance, reducing our carbon footprint and embedding environmentally responsible practices throughout our organisation.

This policy outlines our commitment to working towards Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions and supporting a healthier future for our patients, colleagues, communities and the environment.

Our Environmental Commitment

Ultra Medical Group is committed to:

Working towards achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Measuring and reviewing our environmental performance on a regular basis.
Reducing unnecessary waste through efficient working practices.
Minimising paper usage by adopting digital-first systems wherever possible.
Improving energy efficiency across our offices and clinical environments.
Encouraging sustainable travel for employees and clinicians where practical.
Offering secure online consultations and assessments where clinically appropriate to reduce travel-related emissions.
Procuring goods and services responsibly, considering environmental sustainability alongside quality and value.
Encouraging staff to adopt environmentally responsible working practices.
Complying with all relevant environmental legislation and regulations.

Sustainable Healthcare

Delivering healthcare inevitably has an environmental impact. We are committed to reducing that impact without compromising patient safety or quality of care.

Where clinically appropriate, Ultra Medical Group will:

Offer secure video consultations and remote appointments.
Provide digital assessment reports and patient documentation.
Use electronic communication wherever possible.
Reduce unnecessary printing and paper records.
Optimise appointment scheduling to reduce unnecessary travel.
Continue investing in secure digital systems that improve efficiency while reducing environmental impact.

These initiatives help improve convenience for patients while supporting our environmental objectives.

Key Operational Targets

Energy and Resource Efficiency

We continually seek opportunities to reduce energy consumption and improve operational efficiency.

Our approach includes:

Using energy-efficient lighting and equipment wherever practical.
Switching off electrical equipment when not in use.
Monitoring energy usage to identify opportunities for improvement.
Reducing water consumption where possible.
Maintaining equipment efficiently to maximise performance and minimise waste.

Waste Reduction and Recycling

Ultra Medical Group is committed to reducing waste generated through our operations.

We will:

Minimise unnecessary printing.
Promote digital documentation and electronic communication.
Recycle paper, cardboard, plastics and other suitable materials wherever facilities are available.
Dispose of confidential information securely using environmentally responsible methods.
Reduce single-use items wherever practical and clinically appropriate.

Sustainable Procurement

We recognise that our supply chain contributes to our overall environmental impact.

Where practical, we aim to:

Work with suppliers who demonstrate responsible environmental practices.
Consider sustainability when selecting products and services.
Reduce unnecessary deliveries through efficient ordering.
Choose durable, recyclable and environmentally responsible products whenever possible.

Staff Engagement

Creating a sustainable organisation requires everyone to contribute.

We encourage all employees to:

Reduce waste.
Switch off lights and equipment when not required.
Use digital documents instead of printing.
Recycle responsibly.
Suggest improvements that help reduce our environmental impact.

Environmental awareness forms part of our commitment to continuous improvement.

Sustainable Travel

Travel contributes significantly to carbon emissions.

Ultra Medical Group encourages sustainable travel by:

Delivering remote consultations where clinically appropriate.
Encouraging virtual meetings.
Planning journeys efficiently to minimise travel.
Supporting staff in using public transport, walking or cycling where practical.
Reducing unnecessary business travel whenever possible.

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

We recognise that achieving Net Zero is an ongoing journey.

To support continual improvement, Ultra Medical Group will:

Review this policy annually.
Monitor progress against our environmental objectives.
Identify new opportunities to reduce carbon emissions.
Update our environmental practices as technology and best practice evolve.
Incorporate sustainability into future business planning and decision-making.

Governance

Responsibility for implementing this policy rests with the Senior Leadership Team.

The leadership team is responsible for ensuring that environmental considerations form part of strategic planning, operational decision-making and continuous improvement across the organisation.

All employees are expected to support the commitments outlined within this policy.

Over the coming years, Ultra Medical Group aims to:

Increase the use of secure digital patient communications.
Continue reducing paper consumption across the organisation.
Improve recycling and waste management practices.
Further reduce unnecessary travel through remote healthcare delivery.
Improve energy efficiency within our offices.
Review opportunities to measure and reduce our organisational carbon footprint.
Continue developing environmentally responsible healthcare services.

Our Future Objectives

This policy will be reviewed annually, or sooner if there are significant changes to legislation, organisational operations or recognised best practice.

Policy Review

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Net Zero Policy or our environmental commitments, please contact:

Ultra Medical Group: Email: info@ultra-medical.co.uk