Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at UPMC

UPMC is committed system-wide to an environmentally preferred purchasing process. UPMC will demonstrate this commitment within all aspects of its operations by incorporating feasible, “green”-labeled alternative products that do not compromise patient care and safety while conserving resources.  

In accordance with the UPMC Purchasing Policy, Supply Chain Management (SCM) is committed to facilitating the choice to use and purchase environmentally and socially responsible materials and products.

It is the responsibility of SCM in conjunction with all UPMC departments and stakeholders to promote the development and use of environmentally friendly products and services through the following activities:

Reviewing contracts, bids and specifications for products and services to ensure that whenever possible and economical, they are amended to provide the option for the use of or purchase of green products and services
Promoting the purchasing of products from suppliers that have and demonstrate similar concerns about environmental sustainability and about the health of current and future generations
Working with the UPMC System-wide Green Team to identify new environmentally friendly products, services and process improvements/changes in industry standards that may impact the environment
Utilizing Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) to arrive at an informed sourcing decision when purchasing from suppliers that provide environmentally friendly products and services
Educating UPMC personnel delegated with purchasing authority on UPMC’s Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy (EPPP), processes and operating procedures
Making suppliers aware of UPMC’s Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy (EPPP)?

Community Impact and Philanthropy

UPMC provided $1.2 billion in IRS-defined community benefits in 2018. These efforts include more than 3,000 community programs, charity and other costs of care for those in need, and support for research and education.

In partnership with a wide range of community organizations, we are working to improve the health of the communities we serve by providing outstanding patient care and addressing the most pressing health needs.

UPMC also serves as a powerful engine of progress and growth that helps to strengthen Pennsylvania’s economy. UPMC contributes nearly all of the hospital-funded research in western Pennsylvania and nearly half of all hospital-funded research in the entire state. Our hospitals and academic medical centers serve as important training grounds for future healthcare leaders. In many communities, the local hospital is the leading source of jobs and helps support other local businesses.