- Ongoing inflation
- Sluggish return to pre-pandemic routine pathology testing
- Lingering healthcare professional availability issues
- Industry fee cuts offsetting government indexation
- GP shortages
- State government imposed additional labour costs
- International supply chain disruptions
- Pandemic risks
Australian Clinical Labs Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Australian Clinical Labs Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.25 kg CO2 per episode. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.25 kg CO2 per episode
2024
Waste
26 tonnes less packing waste per year
2024
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.25 kg CO2 per episode |
| 2023 | 1.06kg CO2 per episode (FY23) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduction of carbon emissions from 1.4kg (FY22) to 1.25kg (FY24) CO2 per episode
- Implementation of cold chain logistics removing approximately 26,000kg of packaging
- 9% reduction in km/per episode due to hybrid cars and route optimization
- Reduction of packaging waste (styrofoam) by over 26 tonnes in FY24
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Increase the number of hybrid cars by 10% every year
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate change mitigationWaste reductionGender equality and inclusionRespectful workplace behaviorCybersecurityReconciliation