What You Need To Know
Hackensack Meridian Health is proud to announce that four of its hospitals have been named to Newsweek’s inaugural World’s Greenest Hospitals 2026 list, more than any other health network in New Jersey. The global ranking recognizes leading hospitals for their commitment to environmental sustainability and climate-conscious health care.
The Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals recognized include:
- Bayshore Medical Center
- Hackensack University Medical Center
- Jersey Shore University Medical Center
- Riverview Medical Center
Newsweek, in partnership with global data intelligence firm Statista, evaluated more than 4,000 hospitals worldwide for its first edition of the World’s Greenest Hospitals ranking, ultimately ranking 250 hospitals across 36 countries. The ranking evaluates hospitals based on sustainability performance data, an international survey of health care sustainability experts, certifications and accreditations, environmental achievements and recognitions, commitments and pledges, and transparency in sustainability reporting.
The ranking recognizes hospitals working to reduce their environmental footprint through efforts including reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency, responsibly managing waste, conserving water, and implementing innovative sustainability and governance practices.
The Newsweek recognition builds on Hackensack Meridian Health’s longstanding commitment to environmental leadership in the health care space. Earlier this year, the network and its hospitals were recognized by Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading sustainable health care organization, for environmental excellence. Four Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals received Practice Greenhealth’s prestigious Top 25 Environmental Excellence Award, with hospitals across the network also earning recognition in categories including chemicals, energy, governance and leadership, and sustainable procurement.
To view Newsweek’s World’s Greenest Hospitals 2026 list, click here.