Orion Health Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Health Equity
- Economic Development
Social Achievements
- Developed an automated triage system for cardiology referrals to reduce bias and improve equity in healthcare access.
Governance Achievements
- Advocated for ethical standards and regulatory frameworks for AI in healthcare.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Transformation of the New Zealand healthcare system through AI.
Medium-term Goals:
- Significant improvements in healthcare efficiency, equity, and access.
Short-term Goals:
- Widespread adoption of AI in New Zealand healthcare.
Environmental Challenges
- Data silos and interoperability issues in the New Zealand health system.
- Ethical concerns surrounding AI in healthcare (bias, error, explainability).
- Lack of digital literacy among healthcare professionals.
- Resistance to change among clinical staff.
- Need for robust regulatory frameworks for AI in healthcare.
- Concerns about data privacy and security.
Mitigation Strategies
- Promoting the use of cloud-based data storage and interoperable systems.
- Developing ethical guidelines and regulatory frameworks for AI in healthcare.
- Investing in education and training for healthcare professionals.
- Implementing pilot programs to demonstrate the benefits of AI.
- Establishing quality standards and a regulatory framework for AI use in healthcare.
- Addressing concerns about data privacy and security through appropriate policies and safeguards.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
AI can improve healthcare outcomes, access, and equity.
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:285.95
Scope 1 Emissions:29.15
Scope 2 Emissions:10.78
Scope 3 Emissions:246.01
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce carbon emissions to 209.08 tCO2e by 2030 (26.68% reduction)
Environmental Challenges
- High Scope 3 emissions (86% of total emissions)
Mitigation Strategies
- Procure renewable energy for UK offices
- Switch to electrical heating (near and long-term plans)
- Evaluate Orion travel policy to reduce air travel
- Assess required travel modes to choose low-carbon options
- Choose lower seat classes when flying
- Opt for teleconferencing instead of air travel
- Reduce business travel, especially overnight stays
- Educate and encourage homeworkers to switch to renewable energy providers
- Encourage low/no-cost home improvements for homeworkers to reduce emissions
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol