Launching in early-2026, the Lancet MedZero will serve as a one-stop global platform for
robustly evaluating the carbon footprint of healthcare at unprecedented scope and scale.
Designed for clinicians, procurement and sustainability professionals, and health policymakers, the
user-friendly interface will provide robust carbon data of every part of the clinical pathway, including medical
and surgical devices, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic services, and care pathways. Users will be able to adjust
underlying assumptions, allowing footprints to be tailored to specific clinical context.
The Lancet MedZero will provide the carbon impact data critical for integrating sustainability considerations
into health technology assessments, clinical guidelines, procurement practices, health system policymaking,
and ultimately, day to day clinical practice.
An undertaking of this scale and ambition can only succeed if it is truly collaborative,
working with the best expertise from across the world, and across every discipline. The Lancet MedZero is
embarking on a global consultation process, looking for input on:
LCA data gathering, including for medical products, pharmaceuticals, pathology
and imaging, travel, energy and other areas
Carbon footprinting methodologies, including process-based and alternate approaches including
parametric modelling and innovative approaches
Scientific standards and review, ensuring the analytics underpinning the platform are high
quality and clinically meaningful
Integration into health systems and clinical practice, including representation from
healthcare professionals, procurement and sustainability professionals, and policymakers
We're hosting a series of interactive webinars to co-create the foundations of the Lancet
MedZero, each held twice to capture different time zones. From scientific standards to real-world integration,
these sessions bring together experts and practitioners from across the health sector. Your insights will help
define the next generation of carbon analytics in healthcare.
27 Jan 2026, 5pm EST
(27 Jan, 2pm PST / 28 Jan, 6am SGT)
28 Jan 2026, 4pm SGT
(28 Jan, 8am GMT / 28 Jan, 7pm AEDT)
Topic 1: High-quality data, novel methodologies, and robust scientific standards
This session will take a deep dive into the technical backbone of the Lancet MedZero.
We'll explore potential data sources, methodological approaches, and the frameworks needed to ensure scientific
rigor across the platform. Participants are invited to contribute insights from their domains as we work
together to advance the evidence base behind carbon measurement in healthcare.
Topic 2: Embedding carbon analytics into health systems and clinical practice
This webinar will focus on how carbon analytics from the Lancet MedZero can be translated
into meaningful action across health systems. We’ll discuss practical use cases, integration into clinical
pathways, and strategies for enabling decision-makers and practitioners to apply these insights in everyday
workflows. Bring your experiences and challenges as we explore what effective implementation looks like in
real-world settings.
We need your help!
