- Addressing Scope 3 emissions (75% of 2019 GHG emissions).
- Improving transportation access for patients (ride type limitations and driver availability).
- Addressing human trafficking in the supply chain.
- Increasing diverse supplier spend.
- Lack of reliable transportation access leading to discharge delays.
- Inefficient workflow for ordering non-emergency transportation.
CommonSpirit Health
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its FY2023 reporting, CommonSpirit Health disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.0M MTCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 372.6K MTCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.2M MTCO2e/year; Scope 3: 2.1M MTCO2e/year. 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
3.0M MTCO2e/year
FY2023
Waste
64.1K metric tons/year
FY2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (FY2023)
| 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). | 372.6K MTCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.2M MTCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.1M MTCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total GHG emissions by 12.2% from 2019 baseline (3,461,012 MTCO2e to 3,038,541 MTCO2e). Operational emissions account for 31% of total GHG footprint.
- Implemented 20 energy conservation and GHG reduction projects (retro-commissioning and LED lighting retrofits).
- St. Rose Dominican – Siena retro-commissioning project saved approximately $269,000 annually in utility costs and reduced emissions by 1,413 MTCO2e annually.
- Collected 449,850 pounds of medical devices for reprocessing and reuse, saving over $130,000 in waste disposal fees.
- Migrated to a full-service cubical curtain program, eliminating disposable curtains.
- Integrated 3M dilution dispensers, reducing waste and minimizing chemicals.
- Reduced scrub losses by 22%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 50% reduction in operational emissions by 2030.
- On-site generation to account for 1% of electricity usage by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- 30% absolute emissions reduction across leased assets by 2030.
- On-site generation to account for 5% of electricity usage by 2030.
- Renewable energy sources to account for 100% of electricity usage by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
- 55% absolute emissions reduction across leased assets by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity, Inclusion, and BelongingGovernanceCommunity HealthViolence PreventionSupply Chain SustainabilityWaste Reduction