A carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by an organisation, product, or individual. In the healthcare sector, these emissions are significant—globally, healthcare is responsible for about 4% of all greenhouse gas emissions, making it a key area for climate action. As a supplier to hospitals, including the NHS, we recognise the crucial role we play in supporting the sector's sustainability goals. The NHS has set ambitious net zero targets, and we are committed to doing our part to help achieve them. By measuring, reporting, and actively working to reduce our carbon footprint, we contribute to a healthier environment and support our customers in meeting their climate commitments.
We are dedicated to reducing our environmental impact and supporting the healthcare sector's journey to net zero. As part of this commitment, we have publicly pledged through the SME Climate Hub, aligning ourselves with globally recognised standards for climate responsibility.
To guide our climate action and track progress, we established our baseline carbon footprint for the 2022/23 financial year. This assessment follows the internationally recognised Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol and covers all three emission scopes: direct emissions (Scope 1), indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2), and other indirect emissions across our value chain (Scope 3).
| Description | Emissions | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct Emissions | 11.52 tCO₂e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect Emissions (Utility) | 2.69 tCO₂e |
| Scope 3 | Indirect Emissions (Value Chain) | 363.20 tCO₂e |
Our calculations used a combination of actual data (utility bills, travel records, supplier information) and industry-standard emission factors from sources such as BEIS (UK), DEFRA (UK), EPA (USA), and Exiobase (EU). Where precise data was unavailable, we used reasonable estimates and documented our assumptions.
Download Our Full 2022/2023 Carbon Footprint ReportWe measure and report our greenhouse gas emissions each year, using the same rigorous methodology as our baseline and following the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol. This ensures our data is consistent, transparent, and comparable over time. Here is a summary of our annual emissions data, using figures from the 2022/23 period as a baseline.
| Financial Year | Scope 1 | Scope 2 | Scope 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 11.52 tCO₂e | 2.69 tCO₂e | 363.20 |
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