Who we are
Welcome to Clinically Sustainable Consulting, a pioneering consultancy founded by Dr. Cassandra L. Thiel, an esteemed academic and thought leader at NYU Langone Health. Driven by a passion for sustainability and fortified by academic rigor, Clinically Sustainable Consulting is committed to partnering with health sector stakeholders including medical device/supply and pharmaceutical manufacturers, empowering them to navigate the complexities of sustainability while fostering positive impacts on both environmental and societal fronts. We are dedicated to guiding organizations towards a greener, more resilient future. Join us on this transformative journey towards a more sustainable and resilient future.
Our vision
We dream of a future where sustainability, resilience, and innovation converge seamlessly in the healthcare sector. Through data-driven insights and expert guidance, we aim to empower medical device/supply and pharmaceutical manufacturers to implement environmentally conscious practices, foster operational efficiency, and drive societal well-being, thereby reshaping the industry towards a financially, socially, and environmentally sustainable future.
What our clients are saying
We’re an industry that drives a circular economy – reprocessing medical devices that otherwise are used once and thrown out… We needed a research consultant to create a roadmap for us to manage the explosion of interest in all things scientific and clinical related to what we do, so that we are working smart givenContinue reading “Daniel J Vukelich, Association of Medical Device Reprocessors”
Dr. Thiel was a consultant to our project on building a Framework on Decarbonization of Healthcare Delivery Systems. Dr. Thiel brought her understanding and expertise of the healthcare sector to the project’s planning, made introductions to several important stakeholders that helped gather insights, and she conceived and wrote an academic manuscript that articulated the researchContinue reading “Divya Chandra & Chisara Ehiemere, NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business”
Dr. Thiel has been an invaluable resource in developing our environmental life cycle assessment capabilities and identifying ways to reduce our own environmental impact in health care delivery. She brings a level of expertise that is only matched by her ability to teach others. Environmentally responsible health care is hard, and Dr. Thiel understands theContinue reading “Jonathan E. Slutzman, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital”
What stands out most about working with Dr. Thiel is her exceptional depth of knowledge in healthcare sustainability. She can align her knowledge with our business needs which ensures that our sustainability strategies are not only environmentally impactful but can also be advantageous for our company. Working alongside Dr. Thiel has been both enlightening andContinue reading “Sustainability Manager, Medical Device Company”
Our commitment
At Clinically Sustainable Consulting, our commitment is unwavering—to lead by example in fostering sustainable practices within the healthcare industry. We pledge to continuously strive for innovation, excellence, and integrity in all our endeavors. Our dedication to sustainability extends beyond consultancy; it’s ingrained in every action we take, every recommendation we provide, and every partnership we form. We are steadfast in our pursuit to empower medical supply and device manufacturers, driving positive change towards a more resilient, socially responsible, and environmentally conscious future.
Let’s make healthcare
more sustainable,
together.
© Cassandra Thiel, 2025
Clinically Sustainable Consulting LLC is a certified Woman Owned Small Business and a Women’s Business Enterprise. We are a member of 1% for the Planet, donating at least 1% of our annual sales to environmental nonprofits. We are also a signatory of the White House Health Sector Pledge (https://tinyurl.com/ymust9av) (expunged from the internet in 2025) & the National Academy of Medicine’s Initiative to Accelerate the National Climate and Health Movement (https://tinyurl.com/khku3xkb).
Dr. Thiel is also a proud recipient of the Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards and the American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA)‘s LCA Education Leadership Award.
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