- 40% overall increase in Trust activity since 2009/10
- 65% increase in CO2 emissions from transport & travel between 2009/10 and 2014/15
- Acquisition of new sites (Transforming Community Services sites and Cannock Chase Hospital) not included in the initial 2009/10 carbon footprint baseline
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020-2025 reporting, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 19.0K tonnes CO2e (2019). 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
19.0K tonnes CO2e (2019)
2020-2025
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2e emissions by 14% by 2015 (exceeding the 10% target set by the Sustainable Development Unit)
- Significant reduction in single-use plastics (e.g., phasing out plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce the Trust's carbon emissions by 25% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce the Trust's carbon emissions by 80% by 2032
🔭 Long-term
- Reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWaste ManagementSustainable ProcurementWorkforce EngagementSustainable Care Models