Climate Change Data

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