Workforce and leadership

Our progress so far

Since the publication of our previous green plan, Moorfields has transitioned from external sustainability support towards developing robust internal expertise. This strategic shift reflects our commitment to embedding sustainability into the heart of our culture, operations, and workforce – reflecting our long-term ambitions. 

We have established three staff-led sustainability groups: 

1. Sustainability steering group – A formal monthly forum comprising around 30 senior clinical and non-clinical leaders. Originally supported externally, the group became internally managed in April 2023 and was revitalised with refreshed membership in October 2024. It provides strategic oversight for sustainability initiatives across the trust and reports directly into our excellence delivery programme.
2. MoorGreen: Our staff sustainability network – A self-elected group of sustainability champions which operates less formally than the steering group. MoorGreen provides an opportunity for staff across the organisation to pitch and develop ideas to make Moorfields greener. The group was launched in December 2024 and hosts interactive workshops, encouraging wide staff participation. The group meets quarterly.
3. Green theatres working group – Dedicated to driving environmentally conscious practices in surgical settings. This group is explored in detail in the following chapter. 

In October 2024, we signed a contract with On Purpose, a career development programme supporting emerging leaders in the social and environmental impact space. Through this partnership, two sustainability project managers have since joined the trust on six-month apprenticeships. They have played a pivotal role in convening and supporting the above staff groups, as well as advancing key sustainability initiatives. 

Moorfields staff continue to demonstrate exceptional commitment to sustainability, with many holding training and qualifications such as: 

• NHS Green Leadership Programme 
• Sustainable Quality Improvement (SusQI) 
• ISEP Sustainability Skills for the Workforce and for Managers
• Carbon Footprinting in Healthcare 
• Florence Nightingale Foundation Green Healthcare Leadership Programme 

We have introduced an open-access green training log to identify and track opportunities for upskilling staff – ensuring sustainability knowledge is not only acknowledged and valued but also shared more widely across the trust. 

Recognising and rewarding staff contributions is central to our sustainability journey. We proudly celebrate these efforts through nominating our staff members for initiatives such as the Net Zero Hero Awards and the QIPP Prize, helping sustain momentum and morale across the trust.