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Managing the Risk Involved in Healthcare Waste Management
Introduction The Healthcare sector produces significant waste, and 15% of this waste is hazardous material that could be infectious, toxic, or radioactive. Despite international and
Introduction The Healthcare sector produces significant waste, and 15% of this waste is hazardous material that could be infectious, toxic, or radioactive. Despite international and
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set reduction of tobacco use as a goal (Target 3A). Tobacco production and consumption are linked to negative
Humanity has struggled with infectious diseases and subsequent epidemics for centuries. The discovery of the first antibiotics in the early 20th century and the later
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the vulnerabilities of societies and economies to infectious diseases and has given new importance to planning and preparedness for future
Below is an excerpt from ISS ESG’s recently released paper “Hand-Rolled & Unfiltered Cigarettes: Regulation and Existing Health and Labour Rights Risks”. The full paper is available