- Risk of not being ready for the phase-out of diesel vehicles by 2030.
- Lack of infrastructure to support the transition to zero-emission vehicles.
- Unpreparedness for rises in fuel, electricity, and gas prices.
- Lack of resilience in fleet and estates.
- Potential for reduced capital funding due to competing priorities.
- Increased revenue costs associated with Scope 3 assessment and heat decarbonisation planning.
- Increased costs associated with building and fleet components and manufacturing.
- Increased competition for external funding.
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2020-2025 | 16.9K tonnes CO2e (2018/19) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Planted approximately 2800 trees in the YAS estate in 2021/2022.
- Installed solar panels at Bradford ambulance station and EV charging points (£120,000 invested).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Carbon Literacy training for all Board and Management level by March 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- 90% of fleet to be zero emission by 2028.
- Decarbonisation of the NHS carbon footprint by 2040.
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero emissions by 2040 (ambition).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental SustainabilityFleet DecarbonizationSustainable ProcurementStaff Engagement