Sustainability at HCA Healthcare
HCA Healthcare’s dedication to improving more lives in more ways is connected to our sustainability efforts. We strive to address critical health issues while also considering sustainability within our operations in a cost-effective manner.
Our strategy centers on incorporating the following three pillars into our operations:
1.
Managing energy and water responsibly
2.
Preparing for weather impacts
3.
Sourcing and consuming efficiently
As a part of our sustainability strategy, we continue to implement initiatives designed to reduce energy consumption, including capital investments where we deem necessary, new technology pilots, energy contracting and investments and medical gas initiatives.
Our Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions* declined 3.7%, and emission intensity declined 26%, for the period 2020 (baseline year) through 2024.
Note: The company’s environmental strategy is subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Annual GHG emissions (approximate) 2020-2024
* Scope 1 and location- and market-based Scope 2 GHG emissions were calculated following the standards of the GHG Protocol. The Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions have undergone a limited assurance review by a third party.
EY – Independent Accountants’ Review Report
** The company’s revenue emission intensity is calculated by dividing the total annual Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions (in kilotons) by its consolidated revenue (in million USD).