- High energy consumption due to 24/7 operation
- Significant medical waste generation
- Capacity limitations of medical waste incineration facilities
- Aging infrastructure
Samsung Medical Center
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Samsung Medical Center disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 73.3K tCO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 18.3K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 55.0K tCO2e/year (2023). 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
73.3K tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Water Usage
1.0M tons/year (2023)
2023
Waste
6.3K tons/year (2023)
2023
Energy Use
1.5K TJ/year (2023)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 18.3K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 55.0K tCO2e/year (2023) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 73.3K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| 2022 | 72.8K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Introduced reusable containers in the funeral hall, projected to reduce general waste by over 80%
- Implemented electronic pharmacy information system (e-PIMS), eliminating paper prescriptions and reducing medical waste
- Reduced medical waste by 134 tons in eight months through improved waste separation
- Incorporating energy-efficient building materials in renovations, expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 3,600 tCO2eq annually
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmentally Friendly HospitalSafe and Healthy HospitalEquitable Hospital