- Difficult hospital sector and overall economic environment overshadowed by the war in Ukraine and the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Shortage of qualified staff
- Exploding material and energy costs
- Impacts of inflation, war, and the energy crisis
- Supply chain disruptions
- Rising energy costs
- Increasing regulatory burden
RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 83.9K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 45.5K tCO2e; Scope 2: 38.3K tCO2e. 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
83.9K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2)
2022
Renewable Energy
24.2%
of total energy
Water Usage
634.5K m3
2022
Waste
5.1K tons
2022
Energy Use
114.7K MWh
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). | 45.5K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 38.3K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 83.9K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2020 | 63.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced electricity consumption by 2.5% to 114,723 MWh (previous year: 117,673 MWh)
- Reduced heat consumption by 7.2% to 94,338 MWh (previous year: 101,652 MWh)
- Reduced Scope 1 CO₂ emissions to 45,544 t (previous year: 48,803 t)
- Reduced category A-B waste by 7.3% to 4,299 t (previous year: 4,636 t)
- Reduced water consumption by 1.9% to 634,451 m3 (previous year: 646,628 m3)
- Completely eliminated the use of desflurane, a particularly harmful anesthetic gas, at Giessen and Marburg sites.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce waste volumes
- Reduce water consumption
🔭 Long-term
- Comprehensive Group-wide climate and sustainability strategy
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Patient safetyPatient satisfactionEmployee healthReducing waste (including food waste)Reducing water consumptionCO2 reductionStrengthening awareness of Code of Conduct/principles of action