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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, commonly referred to as UHBW, is a prominent healthcare provider headquartered in Bristol, GB. Established in 2019 through the merger of University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and Weston Area Health NHS Trust, UHBW serves a diverse population across the South West of England, focusing on delivering high-quality patient care. Operating within the National Health Service (NHS), UHBW offers a comprehensive range of services, including acute and specialist care, community health services, and education and research initiatives. The Trust is recognised for its commitment to innovation and excellence, particularly in areas such as cancer treatment, maternity services, and emergency care. With a strong emphasis on patient safety and satisfaction, UHBW has positioned itself as a leader in the healthcare sector, continually striving to improve health outcomes for the communities it serves.

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46

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Education 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.

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Industry Benchmark

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston's score of 46 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston reported total carbon emissions of approximately 142,214,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions across all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 19,526,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,181,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reached around 121,507,000 kg CO2e. Notably, employee commuting contributed approximately 3,171,000 kg CO2e, while purchased goods and services accounted for about 123,543,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the total emissions were approximately 130,917,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 22,362,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 1,604,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. For 2024, the emissions data suggests a further increase, with total emissions projected at approximately 156,573,000 kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of about 19,470,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,228,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, there are currently no specified reduction targets or climate pledges documented for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston. The organisation's commitment to addressing climate change remains unclear, as no specific initiatives or targets have been outlined in the available data.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. University Hospitals Bristol and Weston's primary industry is Education services (80), which is very 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. University Hospitals Bristol and Weston is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

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