Medical Properties Trust
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPT) is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Established in 2003, MPT has carved a niche in the healthcare sector, focusing primarily on acquiring and managing high-quality hospital facilities across the United States and internationally. With a diverse portfolio that includes acute care hospitals and other healthcare-related properties, MPT stands out for its strategic partnerships with top-tier operators. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a robust market position as one of the largest publicly traded healthcare REITs. MPT's commitment to providing essential healthcare infrastructure underscores its unique value proposition in the industry, making it a key player in the evolving landscape of healthcare real estate.
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Industry Benchmark
Medical Properties Trust's score of 32 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Medical Properties Trust's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Medical Properties Trust reported total carbon emissions of approximately 354,844 tonnes CO2e. This figure includes 132,276 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 222,568 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The company also recorded about 1,132 tonnes CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, primarily from business travel. In 2022, the total emissions were significantly lower at around 341,282 tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 130,581 tonnes CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 668,000 tonnes CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 143,057 tonnes CO2e, indicating a notable reliance on business travel and downstream leased assets. Comparatively, in 2021, Medical Properties Trust's total emissions were about 6,661,000 kg CO2e (or 6,661 tonnes CO2e), with Scope 1 emissions at 4,733 tonnes CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 679 tonnes CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 645 tonnes CO2e. Despite the fluctuations in emissions, the company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as per the available data. Their CDP scores have varied, with a score of "C" in 2022 and 2023, indicating a moderate level of transparency and action on climate-related issues. Overall, Medical Properties Trust is actively monitoring its carbon footprint, but further commitments to reduction targets would enhance its climate strategy.
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Add to project2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 4,733,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 679,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 645,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Medical Properties Trust is committed to some 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.
