Sunway Healthcare Group (SHG) proudly hosted its Sustainability Week in 2025 across all its hospitals, under the unifying slogan “Every action counts. United for sustainable healthcare.” This landmark initiative brought together staff, patients, stakeholders and visitors to deepen awareness, inspire action and embed sustainable practices within the healthcare environment — a sector where responsible resource use and environmental stewardship are vital to long-term health outcomes and community resilience.
As part of Sunway Group’s broader sustainability commitment that aligns with national and global frameworks, SHG continues progressing environmental, social, and governance goals in its operations and culture. Sustainability is not a side effort; it is core to how the organisation serves patients and communities while conserving the planet.
The week’s activities spanned all hospitals within the Group — from Sunway Medical Centre (SMC), Sunway City to Sunway Medical Centre Velocity (SMCV), Sunway Medical Centre Penang (SMCP), and Sunway Medical Centre Damansara (SMCD) — each tailoring events to engage its teams and visitors in meaningful and fun sustainability experiences.
Across all four hospitals, Sustainability Week was brought to life through a variety of engaging activities. At SMC, interactive quizzes, an e-waste recycling drive and a sustainability booth offered hands-on learning, alongside book and clothes donation initiatives. SMCV energised participants with recycling challenges, a Recycle Mix & Match game and a plant-based meal preparation competition.
SMCP featured community-focused highlights including a tree planting ceremony, a plastic-free food truck zone, an upcycling market, a recyclable-material fashion show and a sustainability-themed explorace. At SMCD, activities centred on sustainable living, with a plant-based café menu, an eco-swap station, a Green Pantry demonstration and a Green Pledge tree encouraging everyday eco-friendly actions.
Amplifying these grassroots efforts, SHG hosted two signature talks during the week. A session led by Sunway Group Sustainability covered “Why Should You Care About Sustainability?” and spotlighted the Group’s ecosystem-wide initiatives and future ambitions, underscoring the shared role industries play in national sustainability goals.
Another presentation by the Sunway Healthcare Group Head of Sustainability, Tracia Lee charted SHG’s own sustainability journey – from waste management improvements and recycling integration to future plans that embed sustainable practices deeply into healthcare service delivery. She emphasised that “True sustainability in healthcare comes from embedding responsible practices into every stage of care delivery.” These talks reinforced SHG’s commitment to environmental care as complementary to clinical excellence and community wellbeing.
SHG Sustainability Week 2025 served not only as a platform for engagement but also as a statement: that meaningful change is built one action at a time. Through education, competition, collaboration and celebration, SHG galvanised its internal community and the public to consider their environmental footprint — in daily habits, professional practices, and organisational culture. Building on this momentum and with sustainability firmly embedded in its strategic DNA, Sunway Healthcare continues in 2026 to strengthen its commitment to a healthcare model that protects people and the planet together.
