Health Care: 50% of Emissions From Energy-Intensive Facilities
Hospitals operate 24/7 with intensive HVAC, medical equipment, and sterilization needs. Pharmaceutical companies have complex global supply chains and R&D emissions. NetNada tracks facility energy, medical waste incineration, anesthetic gases, and generates SASB-aligned healthcare disclosures.
Common Emission Challenges in Health Care
Healthcare entities face unique carbon accounting challenges from energy-intensive facilities, specialized medical waste, pharmaceutical supply chains, and regulatory requirements for patient care quality.
Hospital Energy Intensity
Hospitals consume 2.5x energy per sqm vs commercial buildings. 24/7 operation, HVAC for infection control, medical imaging equipment (MRI, CT), and surgical suites drive high Scope 2 electricity and Scope 1 natural gas consumption.
Anesthetic Gas Emissions (Scope 1)
Desflurane (2,540x CO2 warming potential), sevoflurane (130x), and nitrous oxide (265x) used in surgery. 1 hour of desflurane = 230 km car travel. Requires tracking usage by operating theater and patient procedure.
Medical Waste Incineration
Hazardous medical waste (sharps, pathological, chemotherapy) requires incineration generating Scope 1 or 3 emissions. Must track waste by category, weight, and disposal method (autoclave vs incineration).
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain (Scope 3)
Drug manufacturing, API synthesis, clinical trials, and cold chain distribution create complex Scope 3 footprints. High-value, low-weight products make spend-based methods inaccurate.
NHS, Health System Buyers Demand Carbon Reporting from Suppliers
NHS England committed to net zero by 2040, requiring supplier carbon data. Australian health services adopt carbon reduction targets. Pharmacy benefit managers add ESG criteria to formularies. AASB S2 and CSRD apply to listed health companies. Investors screen healthcare portfolios on climate risk and environmental performance.
Health Care Industries
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Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
R&D, manufacturing, and marketing of brand-name and generic medications.
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Retail pharmacies and distribution centers selling prescription and over-the-counter medications.
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Hospitals, clinics, outpatient care, surgery, and clinical laboratory services.
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Wholesale distribution of pharmaceutical products and medical equipment to hospitals and pharmacies.
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Health insurance products for individual, commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid members.
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Medical, surgical, dental, and veterinary instruments and devices for hospital use.
Learn moreTrack Hospital Energy, Medical Waste, and Pharma Supply Chain Emissions
See how healthcare providers measure facility carbon, anesthetic gas usage, and pharmaceutical supply chain emissions—generating SASB-aligned disclosures for investors.