sustainability

Fujifilm has launched the Echelon Synergy ZeroHelium in the UK. The MRI technology delivers advanced clinical performance while completely eliminating the use of liquid helium, marking a breakthrough in sustainable diagnostic technology, the company says. Fujifilm Healthcare UK MD Allan Elborn commented: “The launch of the Echelon Synergy ZeroHelium in the UK marks an exciting […]

AXREM has released a report aiming to clarify the principles and practices of value-based procurement (VBP). It underscores how VBP can transform procurement strategies and foster stronger partnerships between healthcare providers and suppliers. Evaluating Value-Based Procurement: Principles, Practices, and Impact traces the evolution of VBP, which first gained traction through a collaborative research study between […]

Over the last few years sustainability has become a challenge every company faces and, as the expectations of customers, employees, wider industry, government and society grow, company actions become more visible. Fujifilm Healthcare UK’s assurance and sustainability manager Sharon Alexander explained how the company is tackling these issues: “When I joined Fujifilm Healthcare UK in […]

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has gifted one of its statues from this year’s European Congress of Radiology in Vienna to long-standing partnerGE HealthCare. The Kudu statue now resides at GE HealthCare’s Pollards Wood site in the UK as a symbol of collaboration, innovation and shared commitment to the future of radiology. Unveiled at […]

Canon Medical Systems UK works closely with local organisations with the aim of creating lasting value, supporting employment, boosting local economies and making a difference where it matters most. “For us, ESG [environmental, social and governance] is not a requirement to be met, but a responsibility we embrace,” the company says. In 2018, Canon Medical […]

Healthcare is responsible for around 4.4 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to non-governmental organisation Healthcare Without Harm. Imaging departments powered by energy-intensive PACS contribute a significant share of this, says Rosenfield Health. Short-lived hardware cycles and high electricity consumption increase carbon burden, so initiatives that streamline data processing and extend equipment lifespans […]

EIZO Limited has been awarded the gold level Corporate Social Responsibility Accreditation (CSR-A), reflecting EIZO’s ongoing commitment to sustainable operations, ethical business conduct and meaningful stakeholder engagement. CSR-A Accreditation is a leading UK company delivering a global standard for social responsibility, providing a framework for evaluating how businesses integrate both social responsibility and sustainability into […]

The NHS commitment to achieving net zero by 2040 has made sustainability a key priority and, to identify opportunities for sustainable transformation in radiology, Philips partnered with The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) to host a workshop focused on decarbonising departments. Radiologists, radiotherapists, clinical oncologists and NHS policymakers discussed challenges and opportunities for driving the […]