The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne (AU), operating in the Health and social work services (85) sector, has committed to significant greenhouse gas emission reductions. For the reporting year 2024, the hospital reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 5,162,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 30,365,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 6,175,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 29,425,000 kg CO2e.

The hospital has established ambitious reduction targets. They aim to reduce precinct greenhouse gas emissions from utility energy use by 85% from a 2015 baseline by 2025. Additionally, they are targeting a 10% reduction in overall campus greenhouse gas emissions from a 2016-17 baseline, also by 2025.

While Scope 3 emissions data is not currently disclosed, the hospital's reporting for 2022 indicated Scope 1 emissions of approximately 6,763,910 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 27,553,620 kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 6,657,220 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 29,361,450 kg CO2e. The hospital reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 6,359,550 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 32,488,060 kg CO2e for the year 2020.

The hospital's sustainability efforts are documented in their financial reports, with specific emissions intensity metrics also provided per bed-day and per separation to track performance.