Climate Change Data

Prime Healthcare Services

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Energy Consumption:25,617 MWh reduction
Water Consumption:14,384 KGal Reduction

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced electricity consumption by 25,617 MWh, equivalent to the energy use of 2,287 homes for one year
  • Avoided 20,012 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually through various energy efficiency projects.
  • Received the Stryker Corporation Silver Award for outstanding performance in environmental sustainability.

Social Achievements

  • Administered more than 250,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Tested and cared for more than 700,000 patients with COVID-19.
  • Donated medical supplies to Ukraine and India.
  • 99% of employees completed workplace safety courses.
  • Developed the “In Prime Health” app for employee mental health and wellness.
  • Received the 2021 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award for addressing social determinants of health.
  • Ranked among the top 10 health systems in the nation for social responsibility and cost efficiency.

Governance Achievements

  • 40,000 employees educated on compliance each year.
  • Over 1,000 items tested in the last 3 years with minimal errors noted in extensive ongoing audit of key compliance measures.
  • Established a robust compliance program with a third-party hotline for reporting ethical violations.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emissions by 2050

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions impacting sustainable offerings.
  • Cost increases associated with renewable energy adoption.
  • Regulatory burdens related to energy benchmarking and renewable energy mandates.
  • Lagging technologies in the energy sector.
  • Physical risks from severe weather events and seismic activity.
  • Need for cleaner backup power sources.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Procured over 1MW of onsite solar energy.
  • Implemented energy projects with $58.86M in total cost savings and $4.1M in annual savings.
  • Used EnerVisor Software for utility auditing and benchmarking.
  • Evaluated seismic considerations and ensured California hospitals are in compliance until 2030.
  • Employed a solid oxide fuel cell for cleaner, reliable backup power at Centinela Hospital Medical Center.
  • Developed emergency management plans for severe weather events.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Commitment to improving supplier diversity and ensuring environmentally friendly standards.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Severe weather events
  • Seismic activity
Transition Risks
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Cost increases
  • Regulatory burdens
  • Lagging technologies
Opportunities
  • Adoption of renewable energy
  • Energy efficiency improvements

Awards & Recognition

  • Stryker Corporation Silver Award
  • 2021 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award