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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The Indian Health Service is working closely with our tribal partners to coordinate a comprehensive public health response to both COVID-19 and mpox.

Environmental Sustainability

Sustainability in Action

DHHS Green Champion Awards Program

DHHS created the Green Champion Awards Program to award Operational Division staff for their sustainability-related work.

2016 IHS Green Champion Award Winners [PDF - 126 KB]
2015 IHS Green Champion Award Winners [PDF - 34 KB]
2014 IHS Green Champion Award Winners [PDF - 34 KB]
2013 IHS Green Champion Award Winners [PDF - 60 KB]
2012 IHS Green Champion Award Winners [PDF - 64 KB]
2011 IHS Green Champion Award Winners [PDF - 35 KB]
2010 IHS Green Champion Award Winners [PDF - 36 KB]

Sustainability Progress Report

The Sustainability Progress Reports explore the steps IHS has taken to conserve resources, implement sustainable practices into standard agency operations, and establish itself as a good steward of the environment. Each report highlights exemplary IHS sustainability projects.

The Sustainability Progress Reports also help IHS maintain accountability and transparency for our impact on the environment, and facilitates our efforts to address the President's Executive Orders (EOs) regarding environmental sustainability.

IHS Sustainability Progress Report for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2021 [PDF - 8 MB]

IHS Sustainability Progress Report for Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017 [PDF - 10 MB]

IHS Sustainability Progress Report for Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015 [PDF - 24 MB]

IHS 2013 Sustainability Annual Progress Report [PDF - 22 MB]

IHS 2012 Sustainability Annual Progress Report [PDF - 2.4 MB]

IHS 2011 Sustainability Annual Progress Report [PDF - 1.4 MB]