AXREM Becomes First Trade Association to Sponsor CPDmatch, Championing Climate Education in Healthcare
02 September 2025
AXREM, the UK trade association representing suppliers of diagnostic imaging, radiotherapy, healthcare IT and care equipment, is proud to announce its sponsorship of CPDmatch, the pioneering not-for-profit platform that promotes education on the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss.
As the first trade association to back CPDmatch, AXREM is setting a powerful precedent for supplier industries to actively engage in environmental and social responsibility. CPDmatch empowers healthcare professionals and industry stakeholders to deepen their understanding of the climate and environmental emergency and confidently communicate its impact on human health and healthcare systems.
AXREM CEO, Sally Edgington said
“This sponsorship reflects AXREM’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and our belief in industry-wide climate literacy,” by supporting CPDmatch, we’re encouraging our members and the wider healthcare community to engage with the pressing environmental challenges facing our planet, and to inspire meaningful action.”
Driving Real Change through Education
The collaboration between AXREM and CPDmatch is rooted in a shared mission: to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and confidence to address ecological crises and their human health consequences. By promoting continued professional development in climate-related education, AXREM hopes to ignite a cultural shift toward environmental stewardship throughout the healthcare ecosystem.
Richard Hixson, Consultant Anaesthetist, Honorary Associate Professor, University of Exeter, Designer of CPDmatch, Co-founder of Healthcare Ocean said
“I have been aware of the high environmental ambition of AXREM for some time and it is a huge boost for CPDmatch to be collaborating with such an incredible organisation. Together we will work towards improving climate and environmental literacy across the healthcare value chain to inspire actions which improve the health of both planet and people at this critical time.”
AXREM’s Sustainability Ambitions
AXREM has embedded sustainability into its strategic agenda. Through our member sustainability & social value special focus group, webinars, our own sustainability policy, green procurement advocacy, and partnerships with climate-conscious organisations, AXREM is committed to driving innovation that reduces environmental impact without compromising patient care.
The association is currently developing sector-wide guidelines that encourage responsible imaging and diagnostics, fostering a more resilient and sustainable NHS.
AXREM Sustainability & Social Value SFG Convenor, Chris Taylor also Sustainability Lead UKI at Philips Health Systems said
“This collaboration is a landmark moment for AXREM members and supplier engagement in climate education. As convenor of AXREM’s Sustainability & Social Value Group, I am proud to support initiatives like CPDmatch, that equip our members with the insights to act on the climate and ecological crisis. Together, we can embed sustainability at every level of our healthcare system, starting with knowledge”.
Find out more about CPDmatch here
For more on AXREM’s member education click here