Prior to joining the NHS in 2003, Janet spent fifteen years managing United Nations funded health and other development in the far east. Her expertise in community and sustainable development led to consultancies with international organisations including the World Bank’s Economic Development Institute. She was one of the key persons who implemented the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust 2010 Carbon Management Plan (CMP) which resulted in the Trust achieving 14% reduction in its carbon footprint by April 2015.  Janet wrote the Trust Green and Climate Change Impact Adaptation Plan and is responsible for managing and facilitating its implementation.  Under her leadership, the Trust has realised a 9% reduction of its carbon footprint from 2020‐21 baseline.