CHV celebrates 20 years of environmental and health commitment

The Hospital Universitari de Vic commemorates two decades of environmental management with a conference on future challenges and health sustainability.

Facade of the Hospital Universitari de Vic under the afternoon sun.
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Facade of the Hospital Universitari de Vic under the afternoon sun.

The Consorci Hospitalari de Vic (CHV) celebrates its 20 years as the first public hospital in Catalonia with EMAS certification, commemorating its environmental commitment with a conference on October 5th.

Two decades ago, CHV pioneered in Catalonia by obtaining EMAS certification, a recognition of its environmental management and improvement. Since then, sustainability has been a fundamental pillar in its approach to understanding and practicing healthcare.
On the occasion of this anniversary, the hospital is organizing a conference to reflect on its trajectory and, importantly, to address future challenges. Discussions will cover the impact of climate change on the healthcare system, the role of environmental management in transforming health centers, and ways to move towards more sustainable healthcare activities.
The event will feature prominent professionals: Maria José Sarrias, head of the Catalan Office for Climate Change; Maria Passalacqua, director of Club EMAS; and Ariadna Mas, deputy director general of Health Planning at the Department of Health. The manager of CHV-FHSC, Sara Manjón, will close the conference.
The conference will take place on October 5th, 2026, from 12 PM to 2 PM, in the auditorium of the Hospital Universitari de Vic. To celebrate this anniversary, a reception will be held for attendees.
CHV invites everyone to celebrate these 20 years and to discover together how to work towards ensuring the health of people and the planet go hand in hand.
Based on information from the official source: Consorci Hospitalari de Vic (28/09/2026)