Nhs England

Nhs England's reported carbon emissions

NHS England, operating in the Health and social work services sector (85) with its headquarters in GB, has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In the 2024 reporting year, NHS England reported a total of approximately 3.88 million kg CO2e. This figure comprises approximately 715,000 kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions, approximately 762,000 kg CO2e of Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 2.34 million kg CO2e of Scope 3 emissions. Earlier emissions data shows a downward trend: in 2023, total emissions were approximately 3.89 million kg CO2e, a decrease from approximately 4.20 million kg CO2e in 2022 and approximately 5.69 million kg CO2e in 2021. Emissions for 2020 stood at approximately 9.52 million kg CO2e, a significant increase from 2019's approximately 12.30 million kg CO2e. Prior to this, in 2018, Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions were reported, with Scope 2 data being unavailable for that year. In 2017, Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were reported, with Scope 3 data unavailable. In 2016, total emissions were approximately 5.95 million kg CO2e, and in 2015, they were approximately 5.71 million kg CO2e. NHS England has established several reduction targets. Notably, the NHS aims for net zero by 2040 for its direct emissions (NHS Carbon Footprint) and 2045 for wider emissions (NHS Carbon Footprint Plus), which include those from suppliers. An interim target is set to achieve an 80% reduction in direct emissions between 2028 and 2032, using 1990 levels as a baseline. Additionally, there is a near-term target to reduce emissions from domestic business flights by at least 30% from a 2017/18 baseline, aiming for this by 2025. The provided data indicates that the emission savings from current initiatives and operational changes may not be sufficient to meet the longer-term UK target of an 80% reduction by 2050.