Social | No Poverty (SDG 1) | - Provision of emergency services during the first 48 hours, regardless of the patient's financial status.
- Provision of healthcare services through participation in state-funded medical expense programs.
| - Universal Health Insurance (Law No. 2 of 2018)
- Ministerial Decree No. 163 of 2014
- NHS Sustainable Development Unit (2014)
- ISO 26000
- World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines on Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
| - Improving the accessibility of healthcare services for underprivileged groups and reducing the financial burden on patients.
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Zero Hunger (SDG2) | - Promoting awareness of proper nutrition and the foundations of a balanced diet.
- Enhancing knowledge regarding appropriate nutrition for patients with chronic diseases.
| - WHO Guidelines on Nutritional Care
- ISO 26000
| - Enhancing the nutritional status of patients and reducing malnutrition.
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Good Health and Well-being (SDG3) | - Availability of psychological counseling services for patients.
- Adoption of stress and psychological pressure management programs alongside mental health support services within the staff work environment.
| - Planetree International – “Behavioral Health Integration”
- ISO 45001
- Egyptian Ministry of Health (Mental Health Guide 2021)
| - Enhancing mental health services within the healthcare environment.
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Quality Education (SDG4) | - Continuous training for employees on sustainability, safety, and service quality.
- Organization of regular community awareness campaigns regarding chronic and infectious diseases.
- Measuring the impact of health initiatives on employee satisfaction, reduction of sick leaves, and productivity gains.
| - ISO 26000:2010 – Clause 6.8
- National Guide for Infection Control Standards
| - Enhancing the sustainability of health workforces and raising operational performance efficiency.
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Gender Equality (SDG5) | - Percentage of women represented in leadership and executive positions.
| - Planetree's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
- (HCPC)
- NHS Sustainable Development Unit (2014)
- Egyptian Labor Law No. 14 of 2025
- Egyptian Civil Service Law (No. 81 of 2016)
| - Enhancing governance quality through leadership diversity.
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Reduced Inequalities (SDG10) | - Speed and ease of access to healthcare services for all demographics.
- Implementation of a dedicated mechanism for serving individuals with special needs.
- Implementation of a specific mechanism for managing pain in patients with special needs.
| - Egyptian Rights of Persons with Disabilities Law
- ISO 26000– Clause 6.6
- Planetree's guidelines on inclusion
- (HCPC)
| - Reducing gaps in healthcare access and improving inclusivity.
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Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (SDG16) | - Effective channels for handling patient and staff grievances.
- Comprehensive policies for data protection, security, and information privacy.
| - ISO 26000– Clause 6.4
- Egyptian Data Protection Law
| - Enhancing governance and building trust through transparency, accountability, and the protection of rights.
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Partnerships for the Goals (SDG17) | - Collaboration with civil society organizations to execute sustainability initiatives.
- Partnerships with healthcare institutions or charitable organizations to support healthcare delivery for the most vulnerable and marginalized groups.
| - ISO 26000– Clause 6.4
- Egyptian Civil Associations (NGOs) Law (No. 149 of 2019)
| - Improving access to healthcare and enhancing sustainability through institutional partnerships.
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Economic | Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG7) | - Optimizing energy consumption across the facility.
- Gradual transition toward clean, renewable energy sources.
| - ISO 50001:2018 (Clause 4-10)
- Egyptian Code No. 306/2 for Improving Energy Efficiency in Buildings
- Egyptian Green Building Code
- Guidelines for Designing Green Hospitals 2024
| - Reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency within the facility.
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Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG8) | - Employment of individuals with disabilities, target rate of 5%.
- Health education programs for patients and visitors within the medical facility.
- Development of occupational health and safety programs for employees.
| - Law No. 10 of 2018 (Amended) regarding the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- ISO 26000– Clause 6.4
- Egyptian Labor Law No. 14 of 2025
- National Guide for Infection Control Standards
- ISO 9001:2015
- Civil Service Law No. 81 of 2016
- WHO Hospital Safety Index (HSI)
- JCI – Chapter FMS
| - Enhancing inclusivity and occupational safety as a cornerstone of facility efficiency.
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Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG9) | - Integration with public, private, and non-profit healthcare providers regarding digital health.
| - WHO Digital Health Strategy (2021)
- GAHAR Guide for Digital Transformation in Quality
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality
| - Enhancing institutional performance efficiency and raising the reliability and quality of digital health services.
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Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG11) | - Design of a sustainable therapeutic environment (optimizing ventilation, lighting, and noise reduction).
| - JCI – Chapter FMS
- Planetree Healing Environment
- ISO 9001:2015
- Egyptian Code for Sustainable Building
| - Improving the quality of the therapeutic environment to support patients' psychological comfort and workplace efficiency.
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Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG12) | - Green procurement and sustainable supply chain policies.
- Implementation of a mechanism to recycle unutilized resources.
- Implementation of a mechanism to minimize resource waste.
| - ISO 20400:2017
- ISO 26000 – Clause 6.6
- Article 29 of the Executive Regulations of Environmental Law No. 4 of 1994, amended by Regulations No. 105 of 2015
- ISO 14001
- Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal: Article 4 – General Obligations / Annex I / Annex III
- ISO 9001:2015
- Executive Regulation No. 338 of 1995, amended by Executive Regulation No. 1963 of 2017
| - Reducing waste, enhancing resource efficiency, and supporting the transition toward a circular economy.
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Environmental | Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG6) | - Optimizing water consumption.
- Recycling and reuse of graywater.
| - ISO 14001:2015 Clauses 6.1 and 8.2
- Basel Convention Hazardous Wastes
| - Protecting public health, limiting environmental pollution, and supporting the sustainability of water resources.
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Climate Action (SDG13) | - Integrating sustainability into the operational plan, policies, and procedures.
| - NHS Sustainable Development Unit (2014)
- ISO 14001 – Clause 5 + 6
- NHS Green Plan Guidelines
| - Enhancing the facility's climate sustainability readiness and improving operational efficiency.
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Life Below Water (SDG14) | - Proper segregation of general, non-medical waste to encourage plastic recycling.
| - Egyptian Environmental Law
| - Reducing pollution resulting from non-hazardous healthcare waste to support the protection of marine ecosystems.
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Life on Land (SDG15) | - Replacing mercury with safe alternatives to achieve mercury-free healthcare.
- Safe management systems for hazardous medical waste.
| - Executive Regulation No. 338 of 1995, amended by Executive Regulation No. 1963 of 2017
- GAHAR Environmental Guide
- ISO 14001:2015 – Clause 8.2 (Operational Control)
| - Enhancing environmental sustainability and reducing risks resulting from hazardous waste.
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