APSAA 亞太永續行動獎(Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Awards )-Outstanding Chief Sustainability Officer Award:
Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation - Dr.Ming-Nan Lin Vice-superintendent
As the Superintendent of Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Ming-Nan Lin for the Outstanding Chief Sustainability Officer. Dr. Lin's exceptional dedication and contributions to sustainability initiatives within our hospital and the broader healthcare community make him an outstanding candidate for this prestigious recognition.
Dr. Lin's leadership as the chairperson of the Health Promoting Hospital Committee, which oversees the implementation of health promoting policies, has been instrumental in organizing and promoting sustainable practices within our hospital. Under Health Promoting Hospital Committee, the Environment Friendly Hospital is the sub-committee that has effectively spearheaded initiatives to reduce our environmental impact. Dr. Lin's commitment to sustainability extends beyond our hospital walls as he actively represents Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital in the Race to Zero Sustainable Committee established by the Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, ensuring coordination of activities and advancing sustainability goals in Tzu Chi Hospitals.
Dr. Lin has significantly contributed to local and international communities through his active participation as the members of committees of various organizations and chair of advisory council. In 2010, he assisted the Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare of Taiwan in establishing the Task Force on Health Promoting Hospital and Environment within the International Network of Health Promoting Hospitals and Health Services (HPH).
Dr. Lin's continuous chairmanship of this task force since 2014 and his responsibility for updating the Standards in 2022 showcased his expertise and dedication to advancing sustainable healthcare practices. Additionally, his role as a Governance Board member and coordinator of the Taiwan Network further amplifies his influence and impact.
Dr. Lin's involvement in international sustainability organizations is commendable. He actively engaged with international organizations such as Health Care Without Harm(HWCH), the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA), the HPH, and the United Nations Framework Conventions (UNFCCC). Since 2012, our membership in the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) network has facilitated continuous learning and sharing of best practices.
Under Dr. Lin's visionary leadership, our hospital has achieved remarkable milestones in environmental sustainability. Through his guidance, we have successfully reduced our environmental impact through initiatives focused on energy efficiency, water conservation, transportation, environmentally friendly diet, and waste management. Our hospital's energy and water consumption rates consistently outperform those of regional hospitals and medical centers.
Moreover, Dr. Lin's dedication to education and research has further solidified his impact on sustainability. He has actively contributed to educating physicians and students on climate change and health, equipping future healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to address environmental challenges. Dr. Lin's involvement in research collaborations has advanced our understanding of the intersection between healthcare and sustainability. He has been invited to speak at various international conferences and meetings, where he shares our hospital's experiences and knowledge on healthcare sustainability.
In conclusion, Dr. Ming-Nan Lin's exemplary leadership in sustainability affairs, his active contributions to advisory and committee roles, his engagement with domestic and international sustainability organizations, his significant contributions to sustainability efforts, and his broad social impact through education, research, and knowledge dissemination make him an exceptional candidate for the Outstanding Chief Sustainability Officer Award. Dr. Lin's passion for sustainable healthcare practices and remarkable achievements make him a deserving nominee. I am confident his continued dedication will further elevate the sustainability initiatives at Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital and the globe.
Dr. Lin's leadership as the chairperson of the Health Promoting Hospital Committee, which oversees the implementation of health promoting policies, has been instrumental in organizing and promoting sustainable practices within our hospital. Under Health Promoting Hospital Committee, the Environment Friendly Hospital is the sub-committee that has effectively spearheaded initiatives to reduce our environmental impact. Dr. Lin's commitment to sustainability extends beyond our hospital walls as he actively represents Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital in the Race to Zero Sustainable Committee established by the Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, ensuring coordination of activities and advancing sustainability goals in Tzu Chi Hospitals.
Dr. Lin has significantly contributed to local and international communities through his active participation as the members of committees of various organizations and chair of advisory council. In 2010, he assisted the Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare of Taiwan in establishing the Task Force on Health Promoting Hospital and Environment within the International Network of Health Promoting Hospitals and Health Services (HPH).
Dr. Lin's continuous chairmanship of this task force since 2014 and his responsibility for updating the Standards in 2022 showcased his expertise and dedication to advancing sustainable healthcare practices. Additionally, his role as a Governance Board member and coordinator of the Taiwan Network further amplifies his influence and impact.
Dr. Lin's involvement in international sustainability organizations is commendable. He actively engaged with international organizations such as Health Care Without Harm(HWCH), the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA), the HPH, and the United Nations Framework Conventions (UNFCCC). Since 2012, our membership in the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) network has facilitated continuous learning and sharing of best practices.
Under Dr. Lin's visionary leadership, our hospital has achieved remarkable milestones in environmental sustainability. Through his guidance, we have successfully reduced our environmental impact through initiatives focused on energy efficiency, water conservation, transportation, environmentally friendly diet, and waste management. Our hospital's energy and water consumption rates consistently outperform those of regional hospitals and medical centers.
Moreover, Dr. Lin's dedication to education and research has further solidified his impact on sustainability. He has actively contributed to educating physicians and students on climate change and health, equipping future healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to address environmental challenges. Dr. Lin's involvement in research collaborations has advanced our understanding of the intersection between healthcare and sustainability. He has been invited to speak at various international conferences and meetings, where he shares our hospital's experiences and knowledge on healthcare sustainability.
In conclusion, Dr. Ming-Nan Lin's exemplary leadership in sustainability affairs, his active contributions to advisory and committee roles, his engagement with domestic and international sustainability organizations, his significant contributions to sustainability efforts, and his broad social impact through education, research, and knowledge dissemination make him an exceptional candidate for the Outstanding Chief Sustainability Officer Award. Dr. Lin's passion for sustainable healthcare practices and remarkable achievements make him a deserving nominee. I am confident his continued dedication will further elevate the sustainability initiatives at Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital and the globe.