HCA Healthcare
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Reduced by 11.7 million kWh in 2020 compared to 2019
Water Consumption:Reduced by 185 million gallons in 2020
Waste Generated:Over 34.5 million pounds of non-construction waste recycled in 2020; over 11 million pounds of construction debris recycled in 2020
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Waste Reduction
- Energy Efficiency
- Water Conservation
- Sustainable Purchasing
- Mercury Reduction
- Pharmaceutical Waste Management
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by 11.7 million kWh in 2020 compared to 2019.
- Reduced water consumption by 185 million gallons in 2020.
- Recycled over 34.5 million pounds of non-construction waste in 2020.
- Recycled over 11 million pounds of construction debris in 2020.
- Diverted almost 1 million pounds of materials from landfills through reprocessing in 2020.
- 99 hospitals received awards for being virtually mercury-free in 2021.
- Two LEED v4 for Healthcare certified projects (one Gold, one the largest worldwide).
Social Achievements
- Aided in sourcing and managing PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Supported opioid capture and mitigation efforts.
- Participated in consumer drug take-back days.
- Provided over 20 internal webinars on healthcare environmental sustainability for facility coordinators.
- Colleagues presented at sustainability conferences and created educational materials.
Governance Achievements
- Established a multi-disciplinary Sustainability Steering Committee.
- Created four task forces focused on waste, energy/water, purchasing, and construction.
- Implemented standardized environmental attribute questions for contracts with healthcare entities.
- Active participation in Practice Greenhealth (PGH), Healthier Hospitals Initiative (HHI), and Greening the OR.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Inconsistent energy reduction due to COVID-19 impacting building utilization.
- Need to establish a methodology for enterprise-wide greenhouse gas data collection (scopes 1 and 2).
Mitigation Strategies
- Isolating campus-level utility data into building-specific data for better understanding of energy use.
- Exploring methods for enterprise-wide greenhouse gas data collection.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP)
- Standardized environmental questionnaires for contracts
- Use of EPEAT and Energy Star certified products
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: LEED v4 for Healthcare (two projects)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- 170 Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards
- 27 facilities received PGH awards in 2021
- 25 of 27 facilities received Making Medicine Mercury Free Award
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1951 kt CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:729 kt CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:1222 kt CO2e
Waste Generated:50 million+ pounds
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Climate Resilience
- Efficient Sourcing and Consumption
- Managing the Impact of Capital Programs
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water consumption by 9.3 million gallons
- Diverted 22 million+ pounds of non-construction waste from landfills for recycling
- Diverted 33.4 million+ pounds of construction waste from landfills for recycling
- Diverted 969,600+ pounds of devices from landfill for reprocessing
Social Achievements
- Received Stryker Sustainability Solutions’ Platinum Environmental Excellence Award
- 27 HCA Healthcare facilities received Practice Greenhealth awards
- Won the World’s Most Ethical Company award for the 12th time
Governance Achievements
- Robust governance in place, including ESG Core Team, Audit and Compliance Committee, and Sustainability coordinators at facilities
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 as it relates to Scope 1 and 2 emissions
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 in line with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C emissions reduction goal
Environmental Challenges
- Climate-related disruptions impacting patients, colleagues, and operations
- Managing waste from chemicals used in facilities
- Impact of pharmaceutical drugs on ecosystems
Mitigation Strategies
- Assessing short-, medium-, and long-term climate-related impacts
- Implementing a plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
- Identifying a pathway to reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2050
- Improving process to handle chemical waste, managing hazardous waste, reducing toxicity, and increasing energy efficiency of waste streams
- Providing continuing education on proper disposal and regulations for pharmacists and nurses
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- HealthTrust includes environmental health attributes in sourcing process
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, TCFD
Certifications: LEED
Third-party Assurance: EY Independent Accountants
Awards & Recognition
- Stryker Sustainability Solutions’ Platinum Environmental Excellence Award
- World’s Most Ethical Company award
- Practice Greenhealth awards