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