Diaverum
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:24,809 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:2,135 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:22,755 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:0.5%
Total Energy Consumption:75,082 MWh
Water Consumption:2,532,198 m3
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Patients
- Access to care
- Employees & well-being
- Operating responsibly
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water consumption by 11% in Saudi Arabia compared to 2022.
- Installed solar panels in 11 dialysis clinics, generating renewable energy.
Social Achievements
- Launched the first-ever ‘Diaverum for Health’ well-being challenge with over 3,500 participants.
- Improved patient Net Promoter Score (NPS) by 2.2% compared to 2022.
- Achieved 82% response rate in the annual employee survey, 'My Opinion Counts'.
Governance Achievements
- 100% of employees completed the Diaverum Compliance Training Programme.
- Implemented a global Health and Safety Policy.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Connect all eligible clinics with TGS for standardised clinical workflows.
- Ensure 60% of patients with access to smartphones are using the d.CARE app.
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Short-term Goals:
- 5% improvement in Patient Perception of Care survey NPS by 2025.
- Maintain average hospitalisation days per patient per year at 8.3 in 2024 and 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Global shortage of skilled staff, particularly nurses and nephrologists.
- Rapid pace of changes in healthcare laws and regulations.
- Risk of data breaches due to handling sensitive patient data.
- Potential for medical malpractice.
- Climate change impacts on operations (e.g., water stress).
Mitigation Strategies
- Comprehensive attraction and retention strategies for employees.
- Robust compliance management system (CMS).
- Stringent data protection policies and procedures.
- Clinical governance framework.
- Water conservation and management initiatives (e.g., leak mitigation, state-of-the-art reverse osmosis).
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Water stress
Transition Risks
- Changes in environmental regulations
Opportunities
- Green dialysis technologies
- Pre-dialysis care to reduce the need for dialysis
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB Health Care Delivery Industry Standard, UN Global Compact, SDGs
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015 (in some countries)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 8
- SDG 12
Diaverum's initiatives contribute to these goals through its sustainability programs, health literacy activities, employee well-being initiatives, and environmental management practices.
Awards & Recognition
- Great Place to Work™ certification (Saudi Arabia)