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Caring for people and caring for the planet share a common goal: creating the conditions for a better, more sustainable future. Reflecting on a recent DHI workshop exploring digital health, care and net zero, this thought piece considers the role of social care in environmental sustainability, the opportunities for digital innovation, and why collaboration, shared learning and better evidence are essential to shaping the future of care.

Reflections from the Scotland Net Zero in Health Care Conference exploring how sustainability in health and care goes beyond carbon reduction to reshape systems, with digital innovation playing a key role in delivering a more sustainable future.