Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation.
Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation, commonly referred to as GSTF, is a prominent charitable organisation based in the United Kingdom, specialising in health and social work services within the healthcare sector. Headquartered in London, the foundation operates across various regions, supporting initiatives that improve health outcomes and social care delivery.
Established in 2017, Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation builds on the legacy of Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’ Hospital, focusing on innovative projects that address complex health challenges. Its core activities include funding research, supporting community health programmes, and advancing healthcare education, with a distinctive emphasis on reducing health inequalities.
Recognised for its impactful contributions to health and social care, the foundation holds a notable position within the industry, fostering collaborations that drive positive change. Its commitment to improving lives through evidence-based initiatives makes it a key player in the UK’s health and social work services sector.
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Industry Intensity
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Industry performance
The Health Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 23% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation.'s reported carbon emissions
Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation, operating in the Health and social work services (85) industry in Great Britain (GB), has reported varying levels of carbon emissions and established several climate commitments.
For the reporting year 2024, the Foundation reported approximately 189,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions combined. This includes approximately 156,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and approximately 14,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based) emissions. Scope 3 emissions for business travel were reported at approximately 23,000 kg CO2e. The total emissions for 2024, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3, were approximately 189,000 kg CO2e. The Foundation's 2024 report indicates that emissions per net lettable floor area (location-based) were approximately 12.92 kg CO2e per sq.ft.
In the reporting year 2022, the Foundation's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 15,810 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were approximately 163,480 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions for business travel were approximately 60 kg CO2e. The total emissions for 2022 were approximately 179,350 kg CO2e. Emissions intensity in 2022 was approximately 2.89 kg CO2e per sq ft.
For the reporting year 2021, Scope 1 emissions, specifically from mobile combustion, were reported as approximately 812,000 kg CO2e.
Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation has set significant climate targets:
- Operational Net Zero for Property Portfolio: The Foundation is committed to transitioning its property portfolio to operational net zero (covering Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions) by 2030.
- Financial Investments: A target is in place to halve emissions across its financial investments portfolio by 2030.
- Net Zero Health Service: The Trust has a long-term commitment to delivering a net zero health service, with plans to determine metrics for tracking progress.
- Desflurane Anaesthetic Gas Reduction: The Foundation achieved its target of reducing the use of desflurane anaesthetic gas in clinical practices by 80% (compared to 2018-19 levels) ahead of its May 2023 target date. This reduction applied to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
The Foundation's reporting covers Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, although there are noted missing data points, such as for purchased goods and services in Scope 3. The organisation's climate data is not cascaded from a parent organisation.
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Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
6 goals2030
Transitioning our property portfolio to operational net zero…
Transitioning our property portfolio to operational net zero (Scope 1 direct emissions and Scope 2 indirect emissions) by 2030.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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