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UCSF Medical Center

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UCSF Medical Center, part of the University of California, San Francisco, is a leading academic medical centre headquartered in the United States. Established in 1907, it has consistently been at the forefront of healthcare innovation, serving the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Renowned for its comprehensive range of services, UCSF excels in areas such as cancer care, neurology, and transplant services, distinguished by its commitment to research and patient care. With a strong emphasis on cutting-edge treatments and a multidisciplinary approach, UCSF Medical Center has achieved notable rankings in various specialties, solidifying its position as a top-tier institution. Its dedication to advancing medical science and improving patient outcomes has earned it recognition as one of the best hospitals in the nation, making it a pivotal player in the healthcare industry.

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21

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

UCSF Medical Center's score of 21 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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UCSF Medical Center's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from University of California

UCSF Medical Center currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The organisation is a current subsidiary of the University of California, which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. Despite the lack of direct emissions data, UCSF Medical Center is part of a broader initiative under the University of California's sustainability efforts. The University has set ambitious climate goals, although specific reduction targets for UCSF Medical Center have not been detailed. The absence of documented reduction initiatives or Science-Based Targets (SBTi) commitments suggests that UCSF Medical Center is still in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. As a current subsidiary, UCSF Medical Center's climate actions may align with the overarching sustainability framework established by the University of California, which is focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting environmental stewardship. However, without specific data or targets, the precise impact of UCSF Medical Center's initiatives remains unclear.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
400,000,000
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Scope 3
200,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. UCSF Medical Center'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. This request for UCSF Medical Center is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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UCSF Medical Center 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
Reduction Actions

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