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NHS Supply Chain

NHS Supply Chain, headquartered in Great Britain, plays a pivotal role in the healthcare sector by providing essential supply chain services to the National Health Service (NHS). Established to streamline procurement processes, the organisation operates across various regions, ensuring that healthcare providers have access to high-quality products and services. Since its inception, NHS Supply Chain has focused on delivering a wide range of core products, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumables. Its unique approach combines efficiency with cost-effectiveness, making it a trusted partner for NHS organisations. With a strong market position, NHS Supply Chain has achieved notable milestones in improving supply chain resilience and sustainability, ultimately enhancing patient care across the UK.

DitchCarbon Score

How does NHS Supply Chain's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

26

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.

6

Industry Benchmark

NHS Supply Chain's score of 26 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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NHS Supply Chain's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, NHS Supply Chain reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,314,851,360 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 51,995,840 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,365,470 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to around 1,259,490,050 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. NHS Supply Chain has set a long-term commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 for the emissions they directly control, as outlined in their Carbon Reduction Plan. This ambitious target reflects their dedication to sustainability and reducing their overall carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. The organisation's emissions data indicates a proactive approach to understanding and managing their environmental impact, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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20202023
Scope 1
36,890,420
00,000,000
Scope 2
10,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
1,051,232,530
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. NHS Supply Chain's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. NHS Supply Chain is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

NHS Supply Chain is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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