Our commitment to a greener future

Sustainability has become a defining priority across the NHS in recent times, and urology has an important role to play in reducing its environmental impact while continuing to deliver the highest standards of patient care. Operating theatres, equipment use, travel, and waste disposal all contribute significantly to the carbon footprint of healthcare, making it vital that the specialty takes proactive steps towards a greener future.

BAUS is committed to supporting its members in embedding sustainable practices at every level of urological care. Our work aligns with the wider NHS ambition to achieve net zero, recognising that change will be driven both by individual action and collective innovation.

Here you'll find information, guidance, and practical tools to help urologists and their teams engage with sustainability in meaningful ways. At its core is our 10-point strategic plan, which sets out clear priorities for reducing environmental impact across service delivery, training, research, and professional practice.

Alongside this, you will find podcasts featuring expert voices from within urology, sharing insights on how sustainability can be integrated into clinical pathways, decision-making, and everyday working lives. We will also provide useful sustainability resources, including case studies, toolkits, and signposts to national policy and research—designed to inspire and equip members to take forward sustainable initiatives in their own practice.