- Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as rainstorms, floods, and typhoons may result in damage to hospital facilities, interruption of power supply, etc.
- The frequent occurrence of extreme weather events leads to a change in the global precipitation pattern, with longer periods of plum rain seasons and increased humidity.
- Climate policies and regulations are becoming increasingly stringent, which may increase compliance costs.
- There is the possibility of fluctuations in the prices of traditional energy and renewable energy, which may lead to an increase in corporate electricity costs.
Concord Healthcare Group Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Concord Healthcare Group Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.1K tonnes. By scope: Scope 1: 82.71 tonnes; Scope 2: 7.0K tonnes. 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
7.1K tonnes
2023
Water Usage
65.0K tonnes
2023
Waste
694.72 tonnes
2023
Energy Use
14.3K MWh
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). | 82.71 tonnes |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 7.0K tonnes |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 100% of office area use energy-saving lamps, and the constant lamps along the staircase are replaced by voice control lamps.
- Apply energy-saving air conditioners, and manage energy-saving air conditioners, and post marks to encourage employees to set the temperatures of air conditioners reasonably.
- Employees are required to turn off non-essential electrical equipment such as computers, printers, electric lamps after work.
- Set special personnel to patrol and inspect the scientific use of energy consumption facilities and equipment such as lighting and air conditioners in office areas.
- In the office area and suitable medical care area, preference will be given to sensor faucets.
- Rainwater harvesting will be carried out in the hospital areas equipped with facilities and the harvested rainwater will be used as water for afforest.
- Apply the online office system to reduce the use of paper.
- Apply electronic medical records, and through the implementation of an online clinical information system, reduce the paper documents printing during the links of submission for inspection, ward inspection, etc.
- It is recommended to select duplex printing and reuse single-sided paper.
- In 2023, the electricity consumption per capita of Guangzhou Concord Cancer Hospital dropped by 8.3% compared with 2022.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- By 2025, the installation rate of sensor faucets in the Group’s office areas and suitable medical care areas will reach 100%.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Medical Quality and ResponsibilitiesHealth and SafetyData and Information SecurityProtection of Employee RightsManagement of Complaints and DisputesGovernance and ComplianceAnti-corruptionEmissions of PollutantsEqual Employment OpportunitiesCompliance AdvertisingProtection of Intellectual Property RightsPromotion of Industry DevelopmentSupply Chain ManagementCommunity InvestmentResource and Energy ConservationAvoidance of Forced Labour and Child LabourClimate Change