JOURNAL ARTICLE

Teleworking by hospital pharmacists: Another step to achieve decarbonization of the healthcare system.

  • Published In: American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 2025, v. 82, n. 10. P. 537 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Adam, Jean-Philippe; Richard-Laferrière, Mélodie; Trudel-Bourgault, Félix; Arbour, Philippe; Langevin, Marie-Claude 3 of 3

Abstract

This article evaluates the impact of teleworking by hospital pharmacists at the Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with commuting. Over a three-year period, teleworking accounted for 11.0% to 12.8% of pharmacists’ work shifts and led to an estimated 11.5% to 12.1% reduction in commuting-related GHG emissions, equivalent to approximately 3,800 kg of CO2 equivalents annually. The study used two carbon footprint calculators to measure emissions and found that the modest reduction was partly due to nearly three-quarters of pharmacists already using public or active transport. The findings suggest that teleworking can contribute positively to environmental sustainability in healthcare settings and may be expanded to other pharmacy roles and healthcare employees as part of broader decarbonization efforts.

Additional Information

  • Source:American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 2025/05, Vol. 82, Issue 10, p537
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1079-2082
  • DOI:10.1093/ajhp/zxae350
  • Accession Number:185321421
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