The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne
The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, often referred to as RCH, is a leading paediatric healthcare institution located in Parkville, Victoria, Australia. Founded in 1870, RCH has established itself as a cornerstone of child health services, providing comprehensive care to children across the state and beyond. Specialising in a wide range of medical fields, including oncology, cardiology, and neurology, RCH is renowned for its innovative treatments and research initiatives. The hospital's commitment to excellence is reflected in its state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. As a prominent player in the paediatric healthcare industry, RCH has received numerous accolades for its patient care and research contributions, solidifying its position as a trusted institution for families seeking specialised medical services for their children.
DitchCarbon Score
How does The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne's score of 19 is lower than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35,527,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,162,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 30,365,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions were about 35,600,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 6,175,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 29,425,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, the hospital's emissions have shown fluctuations, with 2022 emissions recorded at approximately 34,318,000 kg CO2e, down from about 36,019,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 38,848,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The hospital has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from its operations. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or commitments, the hospital's emissions per unit of bed-day and separations have been reported, with values of approximately 272.48 kg CO2e and 729.81 kg CO2e respectively for 2024. The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne does not currently inherit emissions data from a parent organization, and its climate initiatives remain unspecified.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,359,550 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 32,488,060 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions 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.
The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne 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.
