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The – the UK’s first dedicated guide to reducing the environmental impact of ICUs – was launched earlier this year and has already been distributed nationally, with free access online.

Now shortlisted in the Sustainability in Nursing and Midwifery category at the 2025 Nursing Times Awards, the project highlights how sustainable healthcare practices can be embedded in even the most resource-intensive hospital settings.

The University of Brighton collaborated with the , , and the to develop the guide, which offers practical, actionable solutions to help ICUs cut carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and reduce waste – while maintaining high-quality patient care.

The guide is now available in response to the growing need for clear, practical guidance to enable ICUs in delivering more sustainable care as part of the . With ICUs among the most resource-intensive areas of the health service, the initiative provides timely, real-world tools for clinical staff.

The Recipe Book is the result of a multidisciplinary effort, led by a registered nurse and Principal Lecturer at the University of Brighton’s School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences. Dr Baid worked closely with other nurses in the Project Team and Advisory Group, ensuring the project met the criteria for the Nursing Times Award.

The award nomination comes as part of this year’s Nursing Times Awards, which received over 750 entries across a range of categories celebrating innovation, compassion, and leadership in the nursing and midwifery profession. 

Dr Baid said: “We’re delighted to see the Recipe Book recognised in this way. This nomination belongs to the many intensive care professionals, patients, and families who helped shape it. Together, we’re showing that sustainable healthcare is not only possible but essential.” 

Winners will be announced at a ceremony at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel, London, on 22 October 2025.  

The University of Brighton continues to champion environmental and healthcare innovation, reinforcing its commitment to tackling climate change through research, education, and collaboration.

Read more about the Intensive Care Environmental Sustainability Recipe Book. This work was funded through SBRI Healthcare, an Accelerated Access Collaborative (AAC) programme, in partnership with the Health Innovation Network and Greener NHS. The views expressed in the publication(s) are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of SBRI Healthcare or its stakeholders.