- Rising energy prices and increasing compliance costs.
- Significant operational changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Addressing accessibility issues for users of their sites.
- Managing waste responsibly and reducing reliance on single-use plastics.
- Tackling growing social issues of isolation and loneliness.
NHS Property Services
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2018-2020 reporting, NHS Property Services disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 130.0K tonnes of carbon (approx.). 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
130.0K tonnes of carbon (approx.)
2018-2020
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity)
of total energy
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Offset over 37,000 tonnes of CO2 annually through 100% renewable electricity contracts.
- Saved 830 tonnes of CO2 through LED replacements in 40 properties.
- Achieved annual energy savings equating to approximately 4,600 tonnes of CO2 through colleague-led initiatives.
- 95% of general waste diverted from landfill for recycling or heat recovery.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Expand social prescribing program.
- Redouble support for NHS net zero carbon goal.
- Expand ‘Invest to Save’ program (LED installations, boiler replacements).
- Formal introduction of an Environmental Management System (EMS).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve further reductions in carbon emissions through various initiatives.
🔭 Long-term
- Support the NHS net-zero carbon goal.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Social PrescribingReducing Carbon EmissionsImproving AccessibilityReducing Waste and Resource UseTackling Isolation and Loneliness