Climate Change Data

Universal Health Services, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

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:100% (Cygnet UK)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:5080.5 metric tons of paper/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Patient Care and Safety
  • Employee Well-being and Development
  • Community Engagement
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Governance and Ethics

Environmental Achievements

  • 90% of lights in U.S. facilities equipped with LEDs, saving nearly 3.2 million kWh per year
  • 15 Energy Star certifications
  • 5,080.5 metric tons of paper recycled
  • 100% renewable electricity at all Cygnet UK facilities since 2021
  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 122 metric tons through Lightfoot program (Cygnet)

Social Achievements

  • 75% of U.S. workforce are women
  • 57% of U.S. workforce is ethnically diverse
  • 1,600+ veterans hired in the U.S.
  • 81% of U.S. employees report feeling included
  • 91% of Behavioral Health patients reported feeling better after care
  • 89% of Behavioral Health patients reported being treated with dignity and respect
  • $7.1 billion in salaries, wages, and benefits
  • Adoption Assistance Program added
  • Tuition reimbursement exceeding $3 million
  • Student loan assistance nearing $1.7 million

Governance Achievements

  • 43% of UHS Board of Directors members are women
  • 48 privacy and data-security-related policies maintained
  • Two Patient Safety Organizations registered under AHRQ
  • Updated vendor contract language to include anti-corruption practices

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero carbon emissions in supply chain by 2040 (Cygnet)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Net zero carbon for direct and indirect emissions by 2035 (Cygnet)
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing waste in healthcare operations
  • Maintaining high standards of patient safety and care
  • Ensuring employee well-being and retention
  • Managing cybersecurity risks
  • Meeting evolving environmental regulations
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing food waste tracking application
  • Investing in employee training and patient care initiatives
  • Offering robust employee benefits and development programs
  • Deploying numerous cybersecurity technologies and engaging third parties
  • Utilizing smart building technology and automation for energy efficiency

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct
  • ESG compliance requirements in RFPs and contracts

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Energy Star, Green Globes, Gluten-Free Food Service

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Biodegradable take-out containers
  • Reusable patient devices

Awards & Recognition

  • Fortune 500
  • Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies
  • Forbes Global 2000
  • America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
  • Forum of Executive Women’s Champion of Board Diversity award