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@ARTICLE{Tanderup:309614,
      author       = {K. Tanderup and A. M. Kirby and J. G. Eriksen and N. Jornet
                      and J. Bertholet and C. Gasparotto and M. C. Aznar and L.
                      Boldrin and K. Borgmann and C. H. Clark and E. Forde and B.
                      A. Jereczek-Fossa and U. A. van der Heide and C. Hurkmans
                      and I. Meattini and P. Ost and E. Troost$^*$ and A. Cortese
                      and M. Guckenberger},
      title        = {{ESTRO}'s principles for environmental sustainability in
                      the radiation oncology community.},
      journal      = {Radiotherapy and oncology},
      volume       = {nn},
      issn         = {0167-8140},
      address      = {Amsterdam [u.a.]},
      publisher    = {Elsevier Science},
      reportid     = {DKFZ-2026-00264},
      pages        = {nn},
      year         = {2026},
      note         = {epub},
      abstract     = {Climate change, pollution, and resource depletion pose
                      significant challenges to modern society, including the
                      healthcare sector. While the delivery of health services
                      inherently entails energy and resource utilization, the
                      health care sector has a relevant role to play for
                      sustainable development, since it is estimated to account
                      for approximately $4.7\%$ of total greenhouse gas emissions
                      in the EU whilst also contributing to natural resource
                      depletion, toxic chemical release, and the generation of
                      non-compostable waste. In response, the European Society for
                      Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) established the Green Task
                      Force in 2022 to support the development of a strategic
                      framework, which integrates environmental sustainability
                      into ESTRO's activities. This position paper presents
                      ESTRO's principles for environmental sustainability, which
                      focus on four key areas: (1) raising awareness and sharing
                      best practices, (2) monitoring the environmental impact of
                      ESTRO's activities, (3) evaluating interventions to reduce
                      carbon emissions and improve the environmental
                      sustainability of ESTRO activities, and (4) embedding
                      sustainability into governance and professional activities.
                      Examples of strategies which can reduce climate impact of
                      ESTRO activities include advocating for environmentally
                      conscious radiotherapy practices, considering venues that
                      facilitate shorter travelling for participants in ESTRO
                      conferences and educational activities, promoting digital
                      participation, facilitating sustainable travel options and
                      promoting healthy lifestyle. By emphasizing sustainability,
                      ESTRO aims to lead the radiation oncology community toward a
                      more environmentally responsible future, balancing
                      scientific progress with climate-conscious practices. This
                      initiative aligns with global sustainability goals and
                      underscores the role of oncology professionals in addressing
                      the climate crisis.},
      subtyp        = {Editorial},
      keywords     = {Carbon footprint (Other) / ESTRO (Other) / Environmental
                      sustainability (Other) / Sustainable radiation oncology
                      (Other)},
      cin          = {DD01},
      ddc          = {610},
      cid          = {I:(DE-He78)DD01-20160331},
      pnm          = {899 - ohne Topic (POF4-899)},
      pid          = {G:(DE-HGF)POF4-899},
      typ          = {PUB:(DE-HGF)16},
      pubmed       = {pmid:41621681},
      doi          = {10.1016/j.radonc.2026.111384},
      url          = {https://inrepo02.dkfz.de/record/309614},
}