- High energy costs and potential energy shortages.
- Waste management in hospitals due to hygiene regulations and lack of reimbursement for sterilization.
- Financing the new building (550 million CHF).
Kantonsspital Baden AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Kantonsspital Baden AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 754.084 t CO2 (not HGT-normalized). 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
754.084 t CO2 (not HGT-normalized)
2022
Renewable Energy
3% (from photovoltaic systems)
of total energy
Waste
641 tons/year (general waste)
2022
Energy Use
14'867.240 MWh/year
2022
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions significantly through switching to Fernwärme (district heating) and replacing climate-damaging anesthetic gases.
- Reduced food waste by approximately 33% through a new menu selection system.
- Reduced meat consumption by 25% through expansion of vegetarian menu options.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce rehospitalization rate by 25% (pilot project with ETH Zurich).
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050 (aligned with Swiss national target).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance