- Covid-19 pandemic impacting operations and increasing workplace injuries.
- High price instability (inflation, speculation) affecting contract management and tender processes.
- Difficulty in concluding an energy supply contract for Charleston due to market situation.
- Waste management in Charleston varies depending on local regulations.
- Limited interaction ability of patients and turnover of assistance staff impacting training effectiveness.
KOS S.p.A. and its fully consolidated subsidiaries
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, KOS S.p.A. and its fully consolidated subsidiaries disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 30.5K tCO2e/year (Market Based). By scope: Scope 1: 18.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 19.2K tCO2e/year (Location Based). 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
30.5K tCO2e/year (Market Based)
2022
Water Usage
1.1K Megaliters/year
2022
Waste
3.1K tons/year
2022
Energy Use
556.7K GJ/year
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). | 18.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 19.2K tCO2e/year (Location Based) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Energy efficiency initiatives at Villa Rosa and San Luca facilities completed; new initiative at Villa dei Pini launched, resulting in an estimated saving of around 60 tons of CO2/year.
- Overall decrease in energy consumption in Italian structures from 453,002 GJ in 2021 to 404,171 GJ in 2022.
- KOS Italy’s direct emissions decreased to 13,714 tCO2eq for Scope 1 (18% decrease compared to 2021).
- Increase in self-produced energy from renewable sources due to the acquisition and use of solar panels.
- Significant actions undertaken at S. Alessandro - Rome structure with the construction of a heat pump system to replace the diesel system.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Economic performance and financial soundnessTerritorial proximity and integration with the local communityGovernance and complianceInternal controls and risk managementPatient satisfactionComplaint handlingAccess to health careProtecting patient privacyPatient health and safetyQuality and effectiveness of social health care servicesDevelopment and innovation of services offeredHealth and safety of workersDiversity and equal opportunitiesTraining and skills developmentRemuneration and welfare of employeesSustainable procurement practicesEnergy consumptionWaste production and managementWater consumption