26BDuties in relation to climate change etc

1

An NHS trust established under section 25 must, in the exercise of its functions, have regard to the need to—

a

contribute towards compliance with—

i

section 1 of the Climate Change Act 2008 (UK net zero emissions target), and

ii

section 5 of the Environment Act 2021 (environmental targets), and

b

adapt to any current or predicted impacts of climate change identified in the most recent report under section 56 of the Climate Change Act 2008.

2

In discharging the duty under this section, NHS trusts must have regard to guidance published by NHS England under section 13ND.