Bangkok Dusit Medical Services

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS): Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS), a prominent healthcare provider in Thailand (TH), is actively addressing its environmental impact, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Emissions Overview:

• 2024: BDMS reported total GHG emissions of approximately 64,600,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 3,190,880 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 16,409,120 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 45,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were primarily driven by purchased goods and services, accounting for roughly 29,250,000 kg CO2e.
• 2023: The company's emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 combined were approximately 184,209,730 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 28,902,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions totalled about 155,307,000 kg CO2e.
• 2022: BDMS reported Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions totalling approximately 242,541,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 33,688,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 208,852,000 kg CO2e.
• 2021: For this year, Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 104,610,000 kg CO2e, comprising 8,674,000 kg CO2e of Scope 1 and 95,936,000 kg CO2e of Scope 2.
• 2020: Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 104,150,000 kg CO2e.
• 2019: The company reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 109,174,000 kg CO2e.
• 2018: Scope 1 and 2 emissions were reported at about 103,507,940 kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Targets:

BDMS has established several climate targets aimed at reducing its environmental footprint:

• Net Zero: The organisation is committed to achieving Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050.
• Absolute Reduction Target: BDMS aims to reduce its overall GHG emissions by at least 30% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. This target covers Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
• Intensity Reduction Target: The company also has a target to decrease its GHG intensity (measured in tonnes CO2e per million Baht of revenue) by 4% each year. This applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.

Progress and Achievements:

In 2023, BDMS reported a significant achievement, cutting its greenhouse gas emissions by 24.05% compared to the 2022 baseline year.

BDMS operates within the Health and social work services (85) industry and is headquartered in Thailand. The company's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its ongoing efforts to monitor and reduce its carbon emissions.