- Reducing carbon emissions from healthcare activities (over 4% of total emissions)
- Addressing health inequalities exacerbated by climate change impacts
- Balancing in-person and remote learning needs for education and training
NHS Education for Scotland (NES)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024-2027 reporting, NHS Education for Scotland (NES) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of Data provided for 2017-2023 (graph in report), specific yearly figures not explicitly stated. 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
Data provided for 2017-2023 (graph in report), specific yearly figures not explicitly stated
2024-2027
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced business travel significantly post-COVID-19 pandemic
- Actively preventing paper and food waste within NES office sites
- Strategic plan for Infrastructure & Operations to include rationalisation of data centres and server rooms
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Formalize the approach of the NES Climate Emergency and Sustainability Clinical Subgroup (2024 and beyond)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2040 or earlier
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSustainabilityHealth Equity