HCA Healthcare, a leading provider in the healthcare industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across the country. Founded in 1968, the company has grown to become one of the largest healthcare systems, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care through its extensive network of hospitals, outpatient facilities, and emergency services. HCA Healthcare is renowned for its innovative approach to healthcare delivery, offering a range of services including surgical care, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation. The company’s commitment to utilising advanced technology and evidence-based practices sets it apart in a competitive market. With numerous accolades for patient safety and quality, HCA Healthcare continues to solidify its position as a trusted leader in the healthcare sector, dedicated to improving health outcomes for communities nationwide.
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In 2023, HCA Healthcare reported total carbon emissions of approximately 38,044,540 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 7,635,970 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 16,427,350 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 13,981,230 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In previous years, HCA Healthcare's emissions were significantly higher. For instance, in 2022, the company emitted about 2,053,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 1,222,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2. In 2021, the figures were approximately 2,068,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 755,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside Scope 3 emissions from capital goods and purchased goods and services totalling about 2,629,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, HCA Healthcare has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where healthcare providers are increasingly scrutinised for their environmental impact. Overall, HCA Healthcare's emissions data reflects a significant reduction in total emissions from previous years to 2023, but the lack of formal reduction commitments suggests an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.
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Add to project2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,951,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 729,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Hca Healthcare 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.