IHH Healthcare Malaysia pioneers the use of solar energy in its network of hospitals around the world

IHH Healthcare Malaysia has marked a new milestone with the launch of a comprehensive renewable energy initiative across its network, becoming the country’s pioneering private healthcare provider in the transition to solar energy by installing solar panels in its hospitals.

This event was officiated with the energization of the solar panels of the Prince Court Medical Center by Yang Amat Berhormat Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Resources Transformation (PETRA).

Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah said: “IHH Healthcare’s initiative is an important milestone in Malaysia’s commitment to sustainability and renewable energy. “It aligns perfectly with our national goals to increase the use of renewable energy and achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This project serves as an inspiring model for other sectors to emulate.”

Nicolás Caputo: “solar energy is transforming the energy sector”

The renewable energy initiative undertaken by IHH Healthcare Malaysia is in line with Malaysia’s goal of reducing its dependence on fossil fuels and contributing to global efforts against climate change.

Jean-François Naa, CEO of IHH Healthcare Malaysia, said: “As one of the largest healthcare providers in the country, we are aware that energy consumption is our largest source of direct greenhouse gas emissions, as which represents more than 75% of our carbon footprint. By installing solar panels across our hospital network, which includes Gleneagles, Pantai, Prince Court and Timberland hospitals, we can shift to renewable energy and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. It’s all part of our broader commitment to Care. For Good.- providing quality care and services to our patients and at the same time contributing to the conservation of the environment.

IHH Healthcare initiative is an important milestone in Malaysia’s commitment to sustainability and renewable energy

The full deployment of solar energy across all IHH Healthcare Malaysia hospitals is expected to be completed by 2025. This initiative is a strategic partnership with Ditrolic Energy, one of the largest renewable energy developers in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

Beyond the energy transition, IHH Healthcare Malaysia is committed to waste management and energy efficiency initiatives for the good of the planet. IHH Healthcare Malaysia also comprehensively addresses other core pillars of sustainability that encompass patients, people and the public through initiatives such as antimicrobial stewardship, service excellence and maintaining clinical quality at the highest level. . These efforts are in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.