- Climate change impacts on communities and operations.
- Workforce shortages in mental health and other healthcare professions.
- Health inequities and disparities in access to care.
- Rising housing costs and homelessness.
- Food insecurity and lack of access to nutritious food.
Kaiser Permanente
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Kaiser Permanente disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 269.5K mtCO2e (Scope 1 & 2); 2.7 million mtCO2e (Scope 3 upstream). By scope: Scope 1: 269.5K mtCO2e; Scope 2: 42.0K mtCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 2.7 million mtCO2e (upstream). 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
269.5K mtCO2e (Scope 1 & 2); 2.7 million mtCO2e (Scope 3 upstream)
2023
Renewable Energy
42%
of total energy
Waste
29.3K tons (medical waste)
2023
Energy Use
10.0M Gigajoules
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). | 269.5K mtCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 42.0K mtCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.7 million mtCO2e (upstream) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 269.5K mtCO2e (Scope 1 & 2); 2.7 million mtCO2e (Scope 3 upstream) |
| 2022 | 267.8K (Scope 1) + 50402 (Scope 2 market-based) + 447380 (Scope 2 location-based) + 3800000 (Scope 3 2019 assessment) MTCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Maintained annual carbon neutral certification since 2020.
- Reduced energy use intensity by over 5% compared to 2015 levels.
- Installed 18 electric heat-pump water heaters, projected to save over 3,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions and over $1 million in energy costs over 10 years.
- 111 facilities with on-site solar arrays, supplying 5% of total electricity and saving an estimated $1.2 million in annual energy costs.
- Achieved a 78% reduction in emissions from halogenated anesthetic agents between 2014 and 2022.
- Reduced our operational energy emissions footprint through investments in utility-scale wind, solar, and on-site solar.
- Smart Water Metering Program detected and supported the resolution of over 500 continuous usage events, saving an estimated $750,000 in water costs.
- 78 LEED-certified buildings, the most LEED-certified healthcare square footage of any healthcare organization in the country.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeHealth EquityCommunity HealthResponsible Business Practices