NHS Property Services has reduced carbon emissions by 5.2 per cent in 2025/26. The cut has exceeded the organisation's annual target.

The decrease has been driven by targeted investment in energy efficiency, low‑carbon heating, renewable energy and advanced building systems across community healthcare settings.

For example, at Royal South Hants Hospital, NHS Property Services supported the installation of the NHS’s largest heat pump, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels. At Torrington Place Health Centre in North London, modern, energy‑efficient systems have improved energy and carbon performance while maintaining operational resilience and patient safety.

Nick Macdonald Smith, Net Zero Carbon Lead, NHS Property Services said: “Exceeding our carbon reduction target shows what can be achieved when sustainability is embedded into estate strategy and delivery. From large‑scale heat pump installations to practical decarbonisation works in community health centres, we are demonstrating how Net Zero can be delivered in real, operational healthcare environments. The level of engagement in our recent sector webinar shows how committed NHS organisations are to sharing learning and accelerating progress together.”