Cycling helps our net zero ambition by reducing carbon emissions, noise and air pollution. Cycling also promotes a healthy lifestyle.

Walking is a low impact mode of transport which helps our net zero carbon ambition by minimising use of resources and pollution. Walking also promotes a healthy lifestyle.

Air source heat pumps help our net zero carbon ambition by reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Air source heat pumps are a renewable energy source which remove heat from the air rather than burning fuel to generate heat.

PV panels help our net zero ambition by reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. PV panels are a renewable energy source which produce electricity from sunlight without the need to burn fuels.

Recycling helps our net zero ambition by limiting the use of limited resources, minimising pollution and reducing our reliance on extracting new raw materials. By reusing materials, we can lower the impact of production processes and in doing so, conserve resources for future generations.

Using public transport helps our net zero ambition by reducing individual vehicle use, which improves air quality, lowers greenhouse gas emissions and helps reduce traffic congestion. Public transport also helps to reduce noise pollution.

EV charging helps our net zero ambition by reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality. Charging EVs is a renewable energy source which shifts us away from our reliance on fossil fuels to power vehicles.

Electric power, when sourced from renewable sources, helps our net zero ambition by reducing carbon emissions and minimising greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainable electric power contributes to reduced air pollution and helps conserve resources.

Biodiversity (all the different kinds of life) across the hospital site will help our net zero ambitions by improving staff and patient health and wellbeing. Green spaces and exposure to nature have been shown to reduce stress and improve mental health, which leads to a more sustainable and resilient healthcare system.

Scotland’s environmental regulations are extensive and include an ambitious climate change target of reaching net zero emissions by the year 2045. The opening of our state-of-the-art hospital, which will be in compliance with these regulations, will be a significant contribution to the measures being taken to reach this goal.

Sustainable practices have multiple benefits for the surrounding community including financial savings from energy-efficient practices. These savings can be reinvested in improving healthcare services for the community. An increase in green spaces and the use of renewable energy leads to better air quality, which creates a healthier community.

The MRP integrates a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, incorporating the Scottish Government’s Six Qualities of Place to create an environment that fosters both physical and mental wellness. With design considerations implemented under the Place Standard, MRP ams to deliver a healthcare experience that is enhanced by both nature and built environments.

In achieving a balance between Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and a net zero energy strategy, MRP aims to design spaces that are environmentally sustainable and health-promoting. The design priorities natural lighting, with extensive analysis carried out over daylight/ sunlight ingress to internal spaces. The Active Travel Route enriches this health-focused design by providing direct access to nature and promoting physical wellness through encouraged movement and interaction with the hospitals’s green spaces.