Beth Schenk

Beth Schenk is the executive director of environmental stewardship for Providence, leading a cross-functional commitment to reduce operational pollution while addressing environmental justice and climate resilience in the communities we serve. Beth has been a Providence caregiver for over 30 years. From serving as an ICU nurse at St. Patrick in Missoula to leading nursing research across the Providence organization, Beth has nurtured her passion for environmental care. Her first successful recycling project was over 25 years ago. Since then she has led Montana’s award-winning Green 4 Good program. She co-founded Providence’s first regional environmental stewardship council. She has co-led a system-wide monthly meeting on environmental stewardship since 2008.

over 2 years ago
A recap of the first Providence Environmental Stewardship report

View Providence’s 2021 Environmental Stewardship Report. It includes data, detailing our progress towards becoming carbon negative by 2030.

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over 2 years ago
Providence commits to reducing waste in the healthcare industry

A discussion between healthcare leaders in the environmental, energy and sustainability sectors discussing the importance of culture change toward waste.

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over 2 years ago
Providence leaders host a discussion on climate anxiety

A discussion between executives and students about the importance of mental health around climate anxiety.

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Tips for a more environmentally responsible holiday season

The holiday season produces large amounts of waste. Learn how you can celebrate the holidays and protect the Earth.

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about 3 years ago
Providence's Climate Action Plan

Providence has a strategic climate plan that outlines five areas to address to reach our goal of being carbon negative by 2030. Climate resilience is a key part of the plan.

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over 3 years ago
Climate change and health: Caring for our patients and the Earth

Healthcare contributes to a major public health threat – climate change. Learn how your choices can make a difference.

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over 3 years ago
Carbon negative by 2030: Where are we now?

A look at the first year of Providence's journey to carbon negativity.

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over 3 years ago
Celebrate Earth Day early and often in April

Providence sustainability team offers some simple and actionable tips to celebrate the earth every day. Learn more.

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over 3 years ago
Environmental Stewardship: 2020 WE ACT year in review

Review our environmental stewardship accomplishments from the past year on our path to becoming carbon negative by 2030.

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almost 4 years ago
Caring for the earth is never done: How to take action in 2021

Find ways to help Providence become carbon negative by 2030. Learn more.

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almost 4 years ago
Environmental Stewardship: WE ACT for Transportation

Providence is committed to reducing transportation-related emissions to become carbon negative by 2030. Learn more.

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almost 4 years ago
Environmental Stewardship: WE ACT to Reduce Waste

Providence seeks to reduce waste-related emissions by 20% by 2030. Learn more.

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about 4 years ago
When the environment calls for help WE ACT

Providence is mobilizing its caregivers to become carbon negative by 2030. Learn more.

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