- Shortage of qualified staff
- Escalating conflict in Ukraine impacting supply chains
- Global inflation putting pressure on healthcare sector
- COVID-19 pandemic after-effects
- High material consumption due to hygiene requirements in hospitals
- High water consumption in kitchens and medical product preparation units
Asklepios Kliniken GmbH & Co. KGaA
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Asklepios Kliniken GmbH & Co. KGaA disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 120.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 66.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 54.5K tCO2e/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
120.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2022
Water Usage
1.5K million liters/year
2022
Waste
19.4K tons/year
2022
Energy Use
534.4 GWh/year
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). | 66.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 54.5K tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 120.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Implemented smart energy management software at 30 locations
- Continued project to recycle surgical instruments at several hospitals
- Reduced CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by an unspecified amount
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Implement energy and building management system at all locations by end of 2023
- Digitalize water meters and monitor them with software by end of 2023
- Achieve an annual patient recommendation rate of 90% by 2026
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by up to 45,000 tons by 2030 compared to 2022 baseline
- Reduce waste volumes and water consumption relative to patient numbers by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Operate on a climate-neutral basis by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainable corporate governancePatient satisfactionPatient safetyEmployee healthReducing wasteReducing CO2 emissionsReducing water consumption