- Climate-related disruptions impacting patients, colleagues, and operations
- Managing waste from chemicals used in facilities
- Impact of pharmaceutical drugs on ecosystems
HCA Healthcare
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, HCA Healthcare disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.0K kt CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 729 kt CO2e; Scope 2: 1.2K kt CO2e. 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
2.0K kt CO2e
2021
Waste
50 million+ pounds
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 729 kt CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.2K kt CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0K kt CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water consumption by 9.3 million gallons
- Diverted 22 million+ pounds of non-construction waste from landfills for recycling
- Diverted 33.4 million+ pounds of construction waste from landfills for recycling
- Diverted 969,600+ pounds of devices from landfill for reprocessing
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 in line with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C emissions reduction goal
🔭 Long-term
- Reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 as it relates to Scope 1 and 2 emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental SustainabilityClimate ResilienceEfficient Sourcing and ConsumptionManaging the Impact of Capital Programs