- Shortage of skilled workers in healthcare
- High energy consumption
- High waste generation from single-use materials
- Managing indirect greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 3)
- Balancing medical requirements with environmental impact of medical consumables
Universitätsspital Basel
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Universitätsspital Basel disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 60.3K tCO2e (Scope 3 2021). By scope: Scope 1: 279 t CO2e (2021); Scope 2: 4.3K t CO2e (2021); Scope 3: 53.5K t CO2e (2021). 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
60.3K tCO2e (Scope 3 2021)
2022
Water Usage
181.0K m³ (2022)
2022
Waste
2.9K tons (2022)
2022
Energy Use
245.2M MJ (2022)
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). | 279 t CO2e (2021) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.3K t CO2e (2021) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 53.5K t CO2e (2021) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced paper waste by -3.2% compared to 2021
- Reduced electrical waste by -6.3% compared to 2021
- Reduced PET bottle consumption through increased water dispenser installation
- Switch from single-use to multi-use all-metal instruments (testing phase)
- Change in printer settings to two-sided and black-and-white printing
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Net zero emissions in Scope 1 by the end of 2025
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Scope 2 and 3 by 10% by the end of 2025 compared with 2021
📅 Medium-term
- Increase energy efficiency by 4% by the end of 2025 compared with 2021
- Produce 400 MWh of energy ourselves by the end of 2025
- Reduce waste (incineration, paper, food, electrical) by 5% in each case by 2025 compared with 2021
- Use ecological, recyclable building materials for new buildings; high standard certification for new buildings
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate protectionCateringEnergyProcurementWaste and recyclingInfrastructureMobilityTraining and continuing educationOperational health managementEqual opportunities for men and womenEthics and complianceEmployee participation and informationWastewater