Growing Environmental Alliance: Willingmann endorses Klinikum Dessau's inclusion in the sustainability partnership
In the heart of Saxony-Anhalt, the Dessau Municipal Hospital is making strides in environmental protection and climate-friendly energy. The hospital, which treats around 100,000 patients annually and employs approximately 2,000 people, making it the third-largest medical facility in the region, has joined the voluntary environmental partnership of Saxony-Anhalt and local businesses.
This partnership, known as the Environmental Alliance, was founded in 1999 and aims to promote environmentally sound economic development in the region. The alliance currently boasts around 220 partners, including businesses from various sectors such as the metal industry, waste management, catering, and crafts.
The Dessau Municipal Hospital's commitment to sustainability is evident in its recent initiatives. Björn Saft, the hospital's First Operations Manager and Administrative Director, expressed his pleasure about the new addition to their portfolio, viewing sustainability as an important issue due to its association with increased efficiency.
One of the hospital's key initiatives is its investment in energy efficiency. This includes the replacement of air conditioning and refrigeration systems with modern equipment, the use of modern pump technology, and the adoption of energy-efficient lighting.
In addition, the hospital has installed a photovoltaic system on the roof of the new kindergarten "Mäuseland," with plans for further expansion. The hospital has also acquired several cargo bikes and an electric car, further demonstrating its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.
Environment Minister Prof. Dr. Armin Willingmann visited the hospital to learn about its plans and presented its membership certificate. Minister Willingmann was impressed by the hospital's commitment to environmental protection, noting that the hospital is implementing at least one voluntary environmental protection measure beyond legal minimums.
However, while specific initiatives related to climate-friendly energy and environmental protection at the Dessau Municipal Hospital are not explicitly detailed as of August 2025, it is possible that these developments are part of broader sustainable or green building and health sector efforts. The hospital was mentioned in an article about leveraging green building technologies and sustainability on July 30, 2025, although no explicit initiatives or projects by the hospital itself are described.
For precise information about the hospital's current initiatives, contacting the hospital or consulting their official communications would be necessary. Regardless, the Dessau Municipal Hospital's membership in the Environmental Alliance and its visible commitment to sustainability are clear indicators of its dedication to environmental protection and climate-friendly practices.
- The Dessau Municipal Hospital, as a member of the Environmental Alliance, aims to expand its sustainability efforts beyond the medical-conditions sector, exploring therapies-and-treatments that could potentially contribute to health-and-wellness while also addressing climate-change.
- In line with its dedication to environmental protection, the Dessau Municipal Hospital is considering integrating concepts from environmental-science into its strategies, given the potential interconnections between our ecosystem and human health.
- As part of its broader focus on sustainability, the Dessau Municipal Hospital may explore collaborative opportunities with other environmental alliance partners from various sectors such as the metal industry, waste management, catering, and crafts, to foster innovations in energy-efficient technologies and practices.
