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Medical Properties Trust, a real estate investment trust specializing in healthcare properties, is committed to reduce GHG emissions by engaging with its tenants to reduce its portfolio’s carbon footprint and energy consumption. In terms of greenhouse gas emissions, Medical Properties Trust reported the following data for 2022: Scope 1 emissions of 4,835 MT CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 668 MT CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 143,057 MT CO2e. The company acknowledges that collecting asset-level data remains a challenge but has made progress in collecting carbon, energy, and water data for over 50% of its portfolio.
To reduce emissions, Medical Properties Trust has implemented various initiatives. These include investing in upgrades to properties to mitigate the effects of climate change, providing additional funds for capital projects that improve property resiliency, monitoring the environmental performance of tenants, and observing local risks and hazards. The company also plans to incorporate ESG performance measures into its executive compensation program. In November 2022, tenants including CommonSpirit Health, Steward Health Care System, and Hackensack Meridian Health, endorsed the Health Sector Climate Pledge. This partnership, in collaboration with the White House and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, encourages voluntary commitments. Signatories pledge, at a minimum, to reduce their organization’s emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. They also commit to publicly reporting their progress.
Medical Properties Trust recognizes the risks associated with climate change, such as transition risk due to shifting regulations and policies. It is also partnering with tenants to collect and analyze energy use and emissions data as part of its ESG plan. As per the company’s records, tenants with carbon reduction goal represent nearly 60% of its portfolio, by square feet.
In conclusion, Medical Properties Trust is taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint by actively collaborating with its tenants and operators to promote and support industry best practices in energy efficiency, and sustainability. The company has a robust risk and governance oversight structure in place to manage and mitigate climate-related risks.
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