a focus on medical waste management at a private hospital group in Vietnam Phan Thi Bao Chau creator Shah, Faiz H. Chairperson Levermore, Roger Examination Committee Galipeau, David Examination Committee text series technical report th Pathumthani,Thailand Asian Institute of Technology 2025 continuing eng

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74 leaves : ill.+ 1 online resource This thesis explores the integration of the EcoVadis framework into healthcare sustainability, with a focus on medical waste management at a Vietnamese private hospital group. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study evaluates quantitative waste KPIs and qualitative insights from staff interviews, structured around seven EcoVadis indicators: Policies (POLI), Endorsements (ENDO), Measures (MESU), Certifications (CERT), Coverage (COVE), Reporting (REPO), and 360° Watch Findings (360). Findings reveal strong internal waste management systems, regulatory compliance, and alignment with Joint Commission International (JCI) standards. However, gaps exist in external reporting, sustainability certifications, and policy standardization across hospital sites. Waste generation rates are higher than optimal benchmarks, emphasizing the need for enhanced waste reduction strategies. Reporting remains largely internal and ad hoc, driven by EcoVadis assessments rather than public disclosures. The study recommends expanding external sustainability reporting, improving policy cohesion, strengthening ESG commitments, and leveraging JCI{u2019}s evolving sustainability criteria. By illustrating how EcoVadis can support healthcare sustainability, this research provides a scalable framework for hospital administrators and policymakers. Future studies should examine long-term ESG adoption, inter hospital benchmarking, and the role of technology in sustainable healthcare management. A project report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Professional Master in ESG (Environment-Social-Governance) Management Hospitals Vietnam Waste disposal Hazardous Waste Vietnam Environment aspects Asian Institute of Technology. http://203.159.5.9/ait-thesis/detail.php?q=B22546 http://203.159.5.9/ait-thesis/detail.php?q=B22546 250723 20260818143549.0