- Expanding GHG baseline measures to encompass all group entities.
- Improving the quality of Scope 3 emissions data and expanding to all material categories.
- Increasing employee survey participation rates in Poland and other countries.
Optegra
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Optegra disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 771 tCO2e/year (UK only, FY2023). By scope: Scope 1: 156 tCO2e/year (UK only, FY2023); Scope 2: 518 tCO2e/year (UK only, FY2023); Scope 3: 97 tCO2e/year (UK only, FY2023, business travel only). 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
771 tCO2e/year (UK only, FY2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (UK only, electricity)
of total energy
Waste
78.5 tonnes general waste + 17.7 tonnes hazardous/clinical waste (Poland, 2023); 44 tonnes general waste + 44 tonnes hazardous/clinical waste (Czech Republic, 2023)
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). | 156 tCO2e/year (UK only, FY2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 518 tCO2e/year (UK only, FY2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 97 tCO2e/year (UK only, FY2023, business travel only) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions in the UK (Scope 1 and 2) from 1204 tCO2e in FY2020-2021 to 771 tCO2e in FY2023. Achieved zero days lost to injury in 2023.
- Transitioned air handling systems in Hampshire and Yorkshire theatres to more energy-efficient units; plans to do the same in Manchester in July 2024.
- All 11 UK sites opened since 2021 have achieved impressive EPC ratings of B.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve GHG emission reductions in line with a validated science-based carbon reduction target by 2027.
- Complete a baseline assessment of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2027.
- Reduce volume of waste to landfill by ≥25% per unit of revenue from a 2023 baseline by 2027.
- All new supplier contracts to include Optegra’s Supplier Code of Conduct by 2027.
📅 Medium-term
- Roll out paperless system to the whole group by 2027.
🔭 Long-term
- Align with UK NHS net-zero target for direct emissions by 2040 and indirect emissions by 2045.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
PatientPeoplePlanetGovernance