Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital has set a new benchmark in Indian healthcare by becoming the first hospital in the country and the fifth globally to receive the Certificate of Distinction for Healthcare Sustainability from JCI in association with the Geneva Sustainability Centre.
This recognition underscores the hospital’s leadership in embedding climate-risk governance, robust internal controls and sustainability-driven operational strategies. Healthcare remains one of the top five global emitters, and institutions worldwide are under pressure to align with climate reporting frameworks like TCFD and ISSB.
Dr. Santosh Shetty emphasised the long-term value of this achievement, saying:
“The certification reflects our core belief that sustainability unlocks both better clinical outcomes and stronger operating performance. Our 2030 Sustainability Roadmap focuses on energy efficiency, water stewardship, low-emission materials, and climate-resilient infrastructure. These investments are designed to reduce long-term cost pressures, improve patient safety, and strengthen business continuity in a city facing increasing climate volatility.”
The JCI–GSC distinction acknowledges hospitals that integrate environmental priorities—covering emissions, waste management, water efficiency and supply-chain sustainability—into enterprise risk management. This approach ensures climate risks are monitored and mitigated at leadership and governance levels.
India’s growing infrastructure pressure and climate exposure highlight the urgency of resilience in healthcare. With climate-related disruptions projected to cost South Asia USD 36 billion annually by 2050, sustainable hospital practices are becoming essential. Kokilaben Hospital’s achievement signals sectoral progress, demonstrating that Indian hospitals can meet and exceed global ESG standards.
