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Erasmus MC

Erasmus MC, officially known as Erasmus University Medical Center, is a leading academic medical centre located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Founded in 2002, it has rapidly established itself as a prominent institution in the healthcare and research sectors, serving both local and international communities. Specialising in patient care, medical research, and education, Erasmus MC is renowned for its innovative approaches in various fields, including oncology, cardiology, and neurology. The centre is distinguished by its commitment to integrating cutting-edge research with clinical practice, ensuring that patients benefit from the latest advancements in medicine. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and interdisciplinary research, Erasmus MC has achieved notable recognition in the global healthcare landscape, positioning itself as a key player in advancing medical science and improving patient outcomes.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Erasmus MC's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Erasmus MC's score of 28 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Erasmus MC's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Erasmus MC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 177,400,000 kg CO2e, comprising 10,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 42,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 157,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included 400,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 5,900,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, 125,100,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, and 12,900,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations. Erasmus MC has set ambitious sustainability goals, aiming to reduce its overall CO2e emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050. These targets encompass all scopes of emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to tackling its carbon footprint. The commitment to these reduction initiatives highlights Erasmus MC's leadership in promoting climate action within the healthcare sector.

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2021
Scope 1
10,000,000
Scope 2
42,100,000
Scope 3
157,400,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Erasmus MC's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Erasmus MC is headquartered in NL, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Erasmus MC is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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