Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Patient Care
• Community Health
• Employee Well-being
• Sustainability
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 4,000 MtCO2e annually at UT Health East Texas through energy-efficient equipment and infrastructure improvements.

Social Achievements

• Launched a chronic care management program reaching over 6,000 patients, addressing social determinants of health.
• Hired a full-time Zomi/Burmese translator at Utica Park Clinic to improve access to care for refugee communities.
• Improved first-take pass rate for NCLEX exam for newly hired nurses to 81% through test prep program.
• Provided over $710,000 in tuition assistance to team members.

Governance Achievements

• Established a Workplace Violence Prevention Committee.
• Maintained an anonymous, 24/7 Ethics Line and reporting website.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Workforce shortages in healthcare.
• Health disparities and barriers to care (language barriers, access to resources).
• Workplace violence in healthcare settings.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementation of virtual nursing platform to reduce workload on bedside nurses.
• Hiring of translators and care coordinators to address social determinants of health.
• Establishment of Workplace Violence Prevention Committee and implementation of safety measures.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supporting local and minority-owned businesses (nearly 22% of suppliers in 2023).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• 17 Leapfrog ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grades
• Nine Ardent facilities recognized as Top Hospitals of 2023 by Leapfrog Group
• Newsweek’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity”