A Finnish social and healthcare company, 9Lives, wanted to assess its scope 1-3 emissions and prepare for upcoming CSRD requirements. The company is one of the largest providers of nursing and assistant services in Finland. It is also a pioneer in mobile healthcare services. Since emissions calculation was new to them, they turned to the experts at OpenCO2net.
Environment and sustainability in healthcare
Environmental issues and sustainability have in recent years become increasingly important themes also for companies operating in the healthcare sector. Matters related to the environment and climate are an essential part of human well-being. Many companies in the field have therefore begun to explore climate issues more closely. Sustainability is also one of the core principles of 9Lives’ operations. That is why implementing emissions calculations was a key part of this commitment.
“As healthcare professionals, we have a special responsibility to care for people’s well-being in a holistic way – and that includes a healthy environment. Emissions calculation is a strategic tool for us, enabling systematic measurement and improvement of our environmental impact. We want to be a pioneer in responsible healthcare, and climate action is a natural part of the continuous development of our service quality,” says Tuija Meschini, director of marketing and communication at 9Lives.
Starting scope 1-3 emissions calculations with expert guidance
The scope 1–3 emissions calculation project begins with defining the boundaries of the calculation and identifying emission sources. Once the scope is set, it becomes clear where emissions arise within the company’s operations and where to start gathering the necessary data. The data required for the emissions calculation is sourced from the company’s own systems as well as from businesses and actors within its supply chain. After all the data is collected, the experts at OpenCO2net handle the final calculations, conduct background analysis, and prepare the results report.
Conducting emissions calculations as a consulting project offers the advantage of continuous support and assistance, along with a reliable result. While the company is primarily responsible for collecting the data, emissions calculations experts are closely involved in identifying what kind of data is needed, where it might be found, and how reliable it is. The emission calculation itself is carried out quickly by experts. The company can also trust that the scope and emission factor choices are appropriately defined. This ensures that the result is reliable and comparable with calculations in future years.
“OpenCO2net’s expertise gave us confidence that our emissions calculation is reliable and comparable. We now have a clear baseline and the tools to track our progress annually. We use the results to develop our operations and set emissions reduction targets. This is the first step toward carbon-neutral healthcare, and we are committed to long-term climate action,” Meschini comments.
OpenCO2net provides companies with emissions calculation tools based on standards and compliant with regulatory requirements. These include, for example, a carbon footprint calculator, a carbon handprint calculator, and an emissions monitoring tool. We also offer consulting services, such as companies’ scope 1–3 emissions accounting, and customized calculators tailored to specific business needs. All our tools use the comprehensive and up-to-date OpenCO2 emissions database.
