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x Protecting the Environment
from Environmental, Social, Governance Report: Our Planet, our People, our Ethics and Integrity
by erica mary
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
As a national health system, Prime Healthcare is committed to growing our environmental and sustainability practices to protect our planet and serve people in the healthiest way possible. Taking care of people is our promise. Taking care of our planet is our undeniable responsibilty.
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Prime Healthcare's Sustainable Resource Initiative has driven its commitment to sustainability since 2015. An executive commitment to sustainability, carbon reduction, energy efficiency, and strategic commodity procurement has resulted in decreased carbon emissions, healthier communities, lower energy costs, and higher quality healthcare.
Prime has developed key drivers to guide our environmental program, addressing the areas of:
Climate Transition Risk Physical Risk Natural Capital
Our Sustainable Resource Initiative’s key drivers are:
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4 Reduce Carbon Footprint Increase Renewables and Decrease Grid Reliance Reduce Consumption and Energy Costs Increase Efficiency and Optimize Operations
10% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are from the healthcare sector. Healthcare ranks as the second most energy intensive sector.
