Medical Properties Trust
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPT) is a prominent real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in the United States, with a significant presence in key operational regions across North America and Europe. Founded in 2003, MPT has established itself as a leader in the healthcare real estate sector, focusing primarily on acquiring and managing high-quality hospital facilities. The company’s unique approach involves long-term leases with leading healthcare operators, ensuring stable cash flows and a robust portfolio. MPT's commitment to providing essential healthcare infrastructure has positioned it as a trusted partner in the industry, with notable achievements including a diverse portfolio of properties across various healthcare sectors. With a strong market position, Medical Properties Trust continues to drive innovation and growth in the healthcare real estate landscape.
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Medical Properties Trust's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Medical Properties Trust reported total carbon emissions of approximately 354,844,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 132,276,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 222,568,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Additionally, the company recorded Scope 3 emissions of about 1,132,000 kg CO2e, primarily from business travel. Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were approximately 341,282,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 130,581,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 210,701,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were about 1,059,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Medical Properties Trust has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it participate in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company’s emissions data is self-reported and does not cascade from any parent organisation. Overall, while the company has made strides in reporting its emissions across all three scopes, it currently lacks defined reduction strategies or commitments to mitigate its carbon footprint.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,733,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 679,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 645,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Medical Properties Trust is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
