- High greenhouse gas emissions from procurement (83% of total emissions).
- Employee commutes contributing 6% to GHG emissions.
- Managing waste generation, particularly in clinical areas.
- Water scarcity in California.
- Workplace violence in healthcare.
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 134.4K MTCO2e (2022). By scope: Scope 1: 1.3K MTCO2e (2022); Scope 2: 3.4K MTCO2e (2022); Scope 3: 129.6K MTCO2e (2022). 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
134.4K MTCO2e (2022)
2022
Renewable Energy
100% in hospital and main campus buildings (aiming for 100% by 2030)
of total energy
Water Usage
44.6M gallons (2022)
2022
Energy Use
286.6M kBtu (2022)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 1.3K MTCO2e (2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.4K MTCO2e (2022) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 129.6K MTCO2e (2022) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Diverted 1,230.06 tons of waste (42% of municipal waste) from landfill in 2022.
- Reduced hospital natural gas use emissions by 31% since 2019.
- Decreased hospital energy use intensity by 13% since 2020.
- Reduced steam use by over 60% from the previous year.
- Reduced HVAC energy consumption in ORs by over 40%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 40% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2028.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 100% renewable energy by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWaste ReductionWater ConservationEnergy EfficiencySustainable ProcurementOccupational Health and SafetyEmployee Well-beingEthical ConductEquity and Inclusion