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Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, commonly referred to as Newcastle Hospitals, is a leading healthcare provider based in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB. Established in 2001, the Trust has grown to serve a diverse population across the North East of England, delivering high-quality medical services in various specialities, including emergency care, surgery, and cancer treatment. Renowned for its commitment to patient care and innovative research, Newcastle Hospitals offers a range of core services that set it apart, such as advanced surgical techniques and comprehensive cancer care programmes. The Trust has achieved notable recognition, including being one of the top-performing NHS organisations in the UK, reflecting its dedication to excellence in healthcare delivery. With a focus on improving health outcomes, Newcastle Hospitals continues to play a pivotal role in the region's healthcare landscape.

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62

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

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's score of 62 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,107,000 kg CO2e, with all emissions classified under Scope 1. This includes 147,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations. The Trust has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 44% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2026 compared to a 2019/20 baseline, and a complete 100% reduction by 2040. Additionally, they are targeting a net zero carbon footprint by 2045 across all scopes. In previous years, emissions were significantly higher, with 63,401,000 kg CO2e in 2023 and 156,007,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a substantial decrease in emissions in 2024. The Trust's ongoing initiatives include reducing food waste by 60% by 2026 and Meter Dose Inhalers by 25% by 2025, reflecting a comprehensive approach to sustainability and carbon footprint reduction.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust'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. This request for Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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