- Slower economic growth in Singapore, China, and other ASEAN countries
- Growing trade barriers and geopolitical tensions
- Higher inflation and labor constraints dampening demand for high-end healthcare services
- Gestational losses in Shanghai and Chongqing hospitals (developmental phase)
- Shortage of healthcare workers
Raffles Medical Group Ltd
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Raffles Medical Group Ltd disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 18.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 combined). By scope: Scope 1: 1.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 17.5K 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
18.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 combined)
2023
Water Usage
161.2K m3/year
2023
Waste
796.1 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
28.7K MWh/year
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). | 1.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 17.5K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 18.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 combined) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced waste generated by 3.9% (796.1 metric tons in 2023 vs 830.8 metric tons in 2022)
- Increased paper recycling by 56% (129.6 tons in 2023 vs 83 tons in 2022)
- Reduced plastic waste by approximately 100 kg in 2023
- Installed a new water treatment system at Raffles Hospital Singapore to reduce water wastage and chemical use
- Installed a hybrid DC inverter air conditioning system at Raffles Hospital Singapore to reduce energy consumption
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Continue to provide patients with easy access to healthcare services
- Maintain low rate of incidence for patient safety
- Maintain Customer Satisfaction Index above 70
- China operations – to commence WSH audit
- Maintain 0 fatality, 0 high consequence injury, and 0 recorded work-related ill health
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce levels of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 5%
- 5% reduction in energy consumption intensity by 2035
- 5% reduction in water consumption intensity by 2035
- 5% reduction in waste consumption intensity by 2035
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce levels of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission by 10%
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Patient SafetyClinical QualityData Privacy and SecurityWorkplace Health and SafetyCustomer SatisfactionCorporate Social ResponsibilityBoard DiversityEmissionsEnergy ConsumptionWater ConsumptionWaste ManagementClimate Change Adaptation and Mitigation