Green Theatre Checklist version 2.0

The RCoA is pleased to support version 2.0 of the Intercollegiate Green Theatre Checklist. The updated checklist offers a one-page resource for surgical teams to ensure they are taking all possible steps to reduce the environmental impact of operating theatres, while maintaining high clinical standards.  

Anaesthetic care is one of the four sections of the checklist, with others covering preparing for surgery, intraoperative equipment and post-operative measures.  

The update of the 2022 original has been developed by the UK and Ireland Surgical Colleges in collaboration with the RCoA, the Association of Anaesthetists and the Association for Perioperative Practice. It aligns with our environmental strategy, which sets out our commitment to take an evidence-led and cross-disciplinary approach to reducing our environmental footprint.