LOCT for Healthcare is a free, self-paced training program that equips healthcare suppliers with the practical skills to measure greenhouse gas emissions, develop a credible emissions footprint, and set science-based targets. The program teaches suppliers how to implement the National Academy of Medicine’s (NAM) Climate Journey Map Supplier Pathway, which supports health sector suppliers in advancing their sustainability efforts.
The National Academy of Medicine’s Climate Collaborative created the NAM Climate Journey Map Supplier Pathway to support health sector suppliers at every stage of their sustainability journey — from first understanding the regulatory landscape, to setting science-based targets and striving for continuous improvement.
LOCT for Healthcare is designed to map directly onto this framework, giving you structured knowledge and practical tools at each of the five stages.
The LOCT for Healthcare training program equips healthcare suppliers with the knowledge and tools needed to accelerate climate action through four chapters of training videos, resources, and activities aligned to the key steps of the NAM Pathway.
Why the healthcare supply chain matters, and how to map where you sit in it.
Build your first footprint for direct emissions and purchased energy.
Collect, refine, and calculate emissions across your full value chain.
Evaluate methodologies, set a science-based target, and bring stakeholders along.
Now is the time to take action on climate. Customers across industries are increasingly requesting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data and incorporating sustainability performance into supplier evaluations, scorecards, sourcing decisions, and contract renewals. Suppliers that can measure, manage, and reduce their emissions will be better positioned to strengthen customer relationships, remain competitive, and unlock new business opportunities.
Beyond meeting customer expectations, climate action can help reduce operating costs, improve efficiency, build resilience, and prepare organizations for an evolving business landscape. By starting today, suppliers can move from responding to requests to becoming trusted partners that help drive a more sustainable and successful future.
No prior GHG accounting experience required — just a willingness to start measuring, a couple of hours per chapter, and a small internal team to gather data.
The self-paced LOCT for Healthcare program is free and open to any healthcare supplier. When you’re ready to accelerate — with live instruction, expert support, and a global peer network — Supplier LOCT is there.
This free, self-paced program gives you a strong foundation — but the full Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition (Supplier LOCT) program takes you further: live monthly seminars led by expert Guidehouse consultants, hands-on support, up-to-date market insights, and a peer network of suppliers across 29 leading companies from every sector.
Over 10,300 individuals from 2,500 supplier companies across 86 countries have participated in Supplier LOCT. Members gain actionable guidance on GHG footprinting, science-based target setting, abatement planning, and CDP disclosure — with the credibility of being recognized by the brands your customers work with.
Learn about Supplier LOCT →Monthly seminars led by Guidehouse climate consultants — not recorded video.
Join a pre-competitive network of 2,500 supplier companies, sharing progress and best practices.
Earn badges for Scope 1 & 2, Scope 3, and Target Setting milestones that signal credibility to your customers.
Stay current on evolving disclosure requirements, SBTi standards, and sector-specific insights.
