- Reducing emissions from the NHS supply chain, estates and facilities, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and travel
- Transitioning to low-carbon alternatives for inhalers and anaesthetic gases
- Ensuring suppliers meet net-zero commitments
National Health Service (NHS) England
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, National Health Service (NHS) England disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 24.9 MtCO2e (NHS Carbon Footprint Plus in 2020). 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
24.9 MtCO2e (NHS Carbon Footprint Plus in 2020)
2022
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced NHS Carbon Footprint by 62% from 1990 to 2020
- Reduced NHS Carbon Footprint Plus by 26% from 1990 to 2020
- World’s first net zero delivery and surgery
- Launched the first zero-emission ambulance
- Invested over £550 million in energy efficiency and renewable energy
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 80% reduction in NHS Carbon Footprint by 2028-2032
- 10% reduction in clinical single-use plastics
📅 Medium-term
- Net zero for NHS Carbon Footprint by 2040
- 80% reduction in NHS Carbon Footprint Plus by 2036-2039
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero for NHS Carbon Footprint Plus by 2045
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeHealth EquitySustainable Healthcare