Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-01 to 2022-10)
Reporting Period: 2021-01 to 2022-10
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:307.42 tCO2e/year (Jan 2022 - Aug 2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:2575.58 MWh/year (Jan 2022 - Aug 2022)
Water Consumption:94,000 gallons/year (Jan 2022 - Aug 2022)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption (data for Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 only): 2575.58 mn KJ
- Reduced GHG emissions (data for Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 only): 307.42 tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2)
- Saved more than 28,000 20 oz. plastic bottles since June 2019 by replacing water fountain units with bottle fillers
- Replacing legacy UPS system with a new, more energy-efficient model
Social Achievements
- 80% of workforce are women
- 43% of associates identify as people of color
- Offered 8 weeks of parental leave for primary caregivers and 8 weeks for secondary caregivers; 86% of women returned to work after maternity leave in 2021
- Implemented Phreesia software for digital contactless patient intake, resulting in significant paper reduction and time savings
- 35,170 total learning hours provided to employees
- Launched clinical, business and operational leadership development program
Governance Achievements
- Established a diverse ESG Executive Committee and Operational Committee
- Developed a strong corporate governance framework
- Implemented a robust compliance program with zero tolerance for corruption
- Established a Code of Conduct and Corporate Governance Principles
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change and its impact on energy consumption and GHG emissions
- Need to reduce water consumption
- Need to manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste effectively
- Addressing racial disparities in newborn care
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a 10-stage approach to address climate change, including energy efficiency improvements and low-carbon strategies
- Implemented measures to ensure efficient and judicious water consumption
- Adopted a four-stage approach to waste management, focusing on reduction, segregation, and responsible disposal
- Launched educational session on solving racial disparity in newborn care
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct addressing human rights, labor practices, business integrity, anti-corruption, export controls, associate health and safety, and environmental management
- Small Business and Supplier Diversity Program
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, UN SDGs
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13
The company's responsible business activities contribute directly and indirectly to these SDGs.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- BabySteps® Cloud (cloud-based neonatology documentation platform)
- Phreesia software (digital contactless patient intake)
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed