Ramsay Health Care, a leading global healthcare provider, is headquartered in Australia and operates extensively across Australia, the United Kingdom, and several other countries. Founded in 1964, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the private healthcare sector, focusing on hospital management, rehabilitation, and mental health services. Ramsay Health Care is renowned for its commitment to high-quality patient care, offering a diverse range of services including surgical procedures, outpatient care, and diagnostic services. Its unique approach combines advanced medical technology with a patient-centric philosophy, ensuring optimal outcomes. With a strong market position, Ramsay Health Care has received numerous accolades for its innovative practices and operational excellence, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in healthcare.
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In 2025, Ramsay Health Care reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 59,949,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 150,208,000 kg CO2e globally. In Australia, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 16,051,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 127,594,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Ramsay Health Care has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 42% for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. Furthermore, the company aims for a long-term reduction of 90% in these scopes by 2040. Ramsay Health Care has also committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. This includes a target to reduce Scope 3 emissions—covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, and waste generated in operations—by 90% from a 2023 baseline. The company is on track to meet its near-term target of a 21% reduction by FY2025, as part of its broader sustainability strategy. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Ramsay Health Care Limited, with no cascading from a parent organization. The company is actively working towards its climate commitments, aligning with industry standards and science-based targets to mitigate its environmental impact.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,334,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Ramsay Health Care has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.


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