Climate Change Data

AdventHealth

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:3M Metric Tons CO2e (2021)
Water Consumption:1.5M kGal (2021)
Waste Generated:95K Tons (2021)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Community
  • Environment
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Signed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s (HHS) Climate Pledge, committing to a 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and net-zero by 2050.
  • Completed a systemwide assessment of 2021 emissions, waste, and water usage.
  • McRae Parking garage solar project at AdventHealth Orlando installed 1,800 solar panels, projected to generate more than 1.2 megawatt hours (MWh) annually.

Social Achievements

  • Recognized by Forbes as Best-in-State Employer and Best Employer for New Grads.
  • 82% of AdventHealth hospitals earned a 4- or 5-star rating from CMS in 2022.
  • 72% of AdventHealth hospitals received an “A” Leapfrog Safety Grade.
  • Developed health equity plans in 100% of AdventHealth fully-owned hospitals to address potential disparities.

Governance Achievements

  • Restructured the governing Board from 67 to 24 members to improve decision-making and reflect diversity.
  • Increased Board diversity with eight at-large positions held by diverse leaders.
  • Implemented various initiatives to enhance ethics and compliance, including policy updates, regulatory compliance efforts, and team member training.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030.

Environmental Challenges

  • High inflation rates and significant labor shortages increasing the cost of healthcare.
  • Addressing health equity disparities across various patient populations.
  • Meeting environmental sustainability goals while managing operational costs.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing a systemwide approach to health equity with data-driven action plans.
  • Implementing a phased plan for reducing emissions to meet 2030 goals (on-site renewable energy, VPPAs, energy efficiency improvements, grid greening).
  • Effective and responsible stewardship of resources to reinvest in patient care, communities, and technologies.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Working with group purchasing organization to establish supplier diversity policies and goals.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

  • Forbes Best-in-State Employer, Forbes Best Employer for New Grads, Leapfrog Emerald Award