- Balancing funding distribution across the Charity, potentially impacting the timing of net-zero investments.
- Meeting ambitious net-zero targets while navigating external market conditions.
- Achieving 35% general waste recycling rate (achieved 32%).
- Supply chain disruptions and data reporting challenges impacting waste recycling.
Nuffield Health
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Nuffield Health disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 65.2K tCO2e (location-based) in 2023; 68998.02 tCO2e (location-based) in 2022. By scope: Scope 1: 41.9K tCO2e in 2023; 46436.86 tCO2e in 2022; Scope 2: 22.9K tCO2e in 2023; 22191.03 tCO2e in 2022; Scope 3: 339.06 tCO2e in 2023; 370.13 tCO2e in 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
65.2K tCO2e (location-based) in 2023; 68998.02 tCO2e (location-based) in 2022
2023
Renewable Energy
100% renewable electricity (95% carbon neutral)
of total energy
Waste
1.4K tonnes of clinical waste in 2023
2023
Energy Use
334.6M kWh in 2023; 353667616 kWh in 2022
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). | 41.9K tCO2e in 2023; 46436.86 tCO2e in 2022 |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 22.9K tCO2e in 2023; 22191.03 tCO2e in 2022 |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 339.06 tCO2e in 2023; 370.13 tCO2e in 2022 |
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 | 65.2K tCO2e (location-based) in 2023; 68998.02 tCO2e (location-based) in 2022 |
| 2020 | 56.1K tCO2e/year (location-based); 36967.33 tCO2e/year (market-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced emissions by 11.4% across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 against a 2022 baseline.
- 69% of clinical waste recycled through Tiger Stripe bags (target 80% in 2024).
- 27 new Building Management Systems (BMSs) installed, enabling energy efficiencies.
- Sheffield Fitness & Wellbeing Centre achieved a 25% reduction in energy usage.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase recycling rates by 10% in 2024.
- Achieve 80% clinical waste recycling through Tiger Stripe bags in 2024.
- Achieve 35% general waste recycling rate in 2024.
- Reduce N2O emissions by up to 80% by the end of 2025.
- 80% of Tier 1 suppliers to respond to sustainability survey in 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
- 52% of suppliers (by emissions) to have science-based targets by 2028.
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 – Category 3 emissions by 50% by 2033.
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 – Category 7 emissions by 50% by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero for all emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2040 (90% reduction, 10% offset).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Healthy CommunityHealthy WorkHealthy Environment