- High greenhouse gas emissions, particularly from coal, electricity, and medical gases; poor performance compared to other DHBs; high N2O use at Dunedin Hospital; significant waste to landfill; high staff air travel.
- Data quality issues in GHG inventory.
Southern District Health Board
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2016-07 to 2017-06 reporting, Southern District Health Board disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 28.2K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 4.7K tCO2e; Scope 2: 19.1K tCO2e; Scope 3: 4.5K tCO2e. 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
28.2K tCO2e
2016-07 to 2017-06
📊 Emissions by Scope (2016-07 to 2017-06)
| 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). | 4.7K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 19.1K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 4.5K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Externally audited and verified carbon footprint by Enviromark to ISO standard 14064-1:2006.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 80% reduction in SDHB GHG emissions by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental Sustainability and Green Development