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The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne

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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.

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19

Industry Average

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The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne's score of 19 is lower than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 total emissions were about 35,600,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 6,175,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 29,425,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, the hospital has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions in 2022 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. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The hospital's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and it operates independently in its climate reporting. The Royal Children’s Hospital continues to monitor its emissions closely, focusing on improving its sustainability practices within the healthcare sector in Australia.

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6,359,550
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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