The Lancet has introduced MedZero, a carbon analytics platform providing emissions data for over 14,000 healthcare products. The tool allows clinicians and administrators to track the environmental impact of pharmaceuticals, surgical devices, and diagnostic services through full lifecycle assessments. By integrating carbon data into procurement, health systems can identify high-emission areas and switch to sustainable alternatives. Examples include moving from medical waste incineration to recycling and adopting reusable surgical gowns to reduce both CO2 emissions and operational costs.
