Green Healthcare Management Practices and Organizational Sustainability: an SDG Perspective

Abstract

The increasing environmental impact of healthcare institutions has created a growing need to integrate green management practices into organizational strategies to achieve long-term sustainability. Within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG-3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG-12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG-13 (Climate Action), healthcare organizations are encouraged to align operational efficiency with environmental responsibility. This study examines the role of green healthcare management practices in promoting organizational sustainability from an SDG perspective. Using a descriptive research design, the study analyzes practices such as sustainable procurement, energy efficiency, biomedical waste management, digitalization of records, water conservation, and environmentally responsible supply chain management in selected healthcare institutions. Primary data were collected from healthcare administrators and staff using structured questionnaires and supported by institutional sustainability reports. The findings indicate that the implementation of green management practices improves environmental performance, cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and institutional reputation. The study concludes that integrating sustainability-driven leadership and employee participation in green initiatives can strengthen long-term organizational resilience and support the achievement of SDG goals in the healthcare sector.