- Capital intensive industry requiring substantial investment in state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies.
- Shortage of skilled and talented medical professionals.
- Regulatory requirements and compliance costs.
- Rising costs of medical services, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare technology.
- Workforce shortages.
- Technological and cybersecurity risks.
- Quality and safety issues.
- Market competition.
Kovai Medical Center and Hospital Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-24 reporting, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 11.26 MT CO2e (Scope 1) + 58.3 MT CO2e (Scope 2) = 69.56 MT CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 11.26 MT CO2e; Scope 2: 58.3 MT CO2e. 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
11.26 MT CO2e (Scope 1) + 58.3 MT CO2e (Scope 2) = 69.56 MT CO2e
2023-24
Renewable Energy
68%
of total energy
Water Usage
557.0K m3
2023-24
Waste
635.5 MT (Biomedical) + 97.7 MT (Other non-hazardous) + 2.8 MT (Battery) = 736 MT
2023-24
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-24)
| 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). | 11.26 MT CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 58.3 MT CO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 11.26 MT CO2e (Scope 1) + 58.3 MT CO2e (Scope 2) = 69.56 MT CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Operates a 5.25 MW solar power generation plant and purchases wind-generated power, covering nearly 68% of the annual power requirement. This practice has enabled the company to save approximately 31% on the annual power bill.
- Implemented a comprehensive waste management system, decomposing biodegradable food waste and producing biogas for captive consumption.
- Established an effluent treatment plant to treat sewage water for toxic effluents, reusing treated water for horticulture.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance