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