Nhs England

NHS England, a health and social work services provider based in GB, has outlined significant carbon emission reduction targets. For the fiscal year 2024, the organisation reported total emissions of approximately 3.88 million kg CO2e, comprising about 715,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 762,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2.34 million kg CO2e from Scope 3.

In terms of climate commitments, the NHS has set an overarching goal to achieve net zero by 2040 for its direct emissions (NHS Carbon Footprint) and by 2045 for emissions it can influence, such as those from suppliers (NHS Carbon Footprint Plus). Interim targets include an ambition to reach an 80% reduction in direct emissions between 2028 and 2032, and an 80% reduction in influenced emissions between 2036 and 2039.

More specifically, the NHS aims to reduce emissions from domestic business flights by at least 30% from a 2017/18 baseline by 2025. Previous emissions data shows a downward trend, with total emissions decreasing from approximately 12.3 million kg CO2e in 2019 to about 3.88 million kg CO2e in 2024.

While some data points for Scope 3, such as purchased goods and services, are noted as missing in certain reporting years, the NHS is actively working towards its ambitious climate goals. The organisation's commitment extends to covering emissions from fossil fuel use, NHS facilities, anaesthetics, and transportation for Scope 1, and electricity generation for Scope 2. Scope 3 emissions encompass areas like waste production, energy supply for vehicles, business travel, aerosol use, and water supply.