Sustainability at Parkland

Regulatory Compliance

The Joint Commission is a national agency that accredits more than 22,000 US health care organizations and programs to ensure quality healthcare for patients, prevent harm, and improve patient advocacy. TJC has signed the Health & Human Services Health Sector Climate Pledge to, among other commitments, reduce emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050. They’ve also made climate a top 3 strategic organizational priority and released a Sustainable Healthcare Certification in January 2023.

The State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) adopts energy codes for single-family residential, commercial, and state-funded buildings in Texas. They require 5% annual electricity reduction goals for public entities such as Parkland. Through an energy management system, Parkland’s yearly electricity use has already been reduced by 16% in 2023.

Decarbonizing Operations

Decarbonization involves reducing the output of carbon dioxide and equivalent gases into the Earth's atmosphere to reduce air pollution, mitigate climate change, and improve health outcomes for the community and beyond.

• 387 tons recycled through single stream recycling
• 1,449 tons diverted from landfill or reused through other recycling programs, including office supplies, batteries, writing utensils, and expired medical supplies
• 12% electric and gas usage avoided against baseline
• 25% of Parkland’s electricity sourced from renewables

Sustainable and Resilient Operations

Resilient operations ensure continued presence in our community. Electric vehicle charging stations, solar panels, and LED lighting technologies are incorporated into our main campus. We are conveniently located close to mass transit hubs for Dallas Area Rapid Transit and the Trinity Railway Express.

Parkland’s native and adaptive landscaping conserves an estimated 17 million gallons of water each year by reducing the need for irrigation. The original project was recognized as the 2015 Distinguished Greenscape Project of the Year by the North Texas Corporate Recycling Association.