Sustainability Perspectives on Radiotherapy Practice.
放射線治療実践における持続可能性の視点 (AI 翻訳)
R. Müller-Polyzou, Ioanna Voudouri, H. Wirtz
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日本語
本論文は、放射線治療における温室効果ガス排出の実態と削減戦略を探る。EUのCSRDやオーストラリア・ニュージーランドの気候開示枠組みを参照し、間接排出が大部分を占める6.75 Mt CO2eの排出量を推定。持続可能な建設や技術革新による上流影響の削減可能性を示す一方、下流排出の削減には限界があると指摘する。
English
This paper examines greenhouse gas emissions from radiotherapy and reduction strategies. Referencing the EU's CSRD and climate disclosure frameworks, it estimates radiotherapy emissions at 6.75 Mt CO2e, mainly indirect. It finds sustainable construction and innovation can reduce upstream impacts, but downstream reductions are limited.
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日本のGX文脈において
日本ではSSBJが策定中であり、ヘルスケア分野の排出量報告は今後重要になる。本論文は放射線治療に特化した排出量推計とCSRD準拠の報告モデルを示しており、日本の医療機関が開示体制を整える際の参考になる。
In the global GX context
This paper demonstrates how climate disclosure frameworks like CSRD can be applied to a specific healthcare sub-sector. It provides a methodology for radiotherapy emission estimation and highlights the predominance of indirect emissions, offering insights for other specialized medical fields.
👥 読者別の含意
🔬研究者:Provides a nuanced emission breakdown for radiotherapy, useful for healthcare sustainability research.
🏢実務担当者:Hospitals and radiotherapy networks can use the methodology to prepare CSRD-compliant emission reports.
🏛政策担当者:Regulators can see how sector-specific emission modeling supports climate disclosure mandates.
📄 Abstract（原文）
INTRODUCTION The reality of rising greenhouse gas emissions and global temperatures underscores the urgency of transitioning to a net-zero energy system. Modern radiotherapy contributes to the total healthcare domain emissions. As the global incidence of cancer rises, expanding treatment capabilities is critical. However, sustainability in high-emission healthcare disciplines is equally paramount. This paper explores the academic knowledge base and practical strategies for understanding and managing emission contributions to align with sustainability goals. The European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and climate disclosure frameworks in Australia and New Zealand require certain organisations, including large hospitals and radiotherapy networks, to report their direct and indirect emissions. METHODS Climate disclosure frameworks emphasise transparency and resilience to climate risks, supported by methodologies such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and ISO 14064. The study narratively examines existing literature and practical solutions through engaged scholarship and provides insights into modelling radiotherapy emissions guided by the principles of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. RESULTS Radiotherapy emissions are a small but significant share of healthcare emissions, with indirect emissions dominating. They are estimated at 6.75 Mt. CO2e, accounting for approximately 0.3% of global healthcare emissions. While sustainable construction and innovative technologies reduce upstream impacts, downstream greenhouse gas reductions remain limited despite travel minimisation efforts. CONCLUSIONS By advancing sustainability in radiotherapy, this work contributes to the broader healthcare sector's efforts to mitigate climate impacts and aligns with international climate commitments.
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