SR Inc’s Sustainable Business & Enterprise Roundtable (SBER) is thrilled to welcome Advocate Health Care Network (Advocate Health) as a Member-Client.
Headquartered in the Midwest and now operating nationally as Advocate Health, the system is one of the largest not-for-profit health care networks in the U.S., with hundreds of sites of care serving millions of patients. Across its footprint, Advocate Health has made sustainability and environmental stewardship central to its mission, and it publicly reports progress through its sustainability disclosures and climate commitments.
Sustainability Roundtable, Inc commends Advocate Health for its growing leadership in corporate sustainability and decarbonization, particularly in:
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Net-Zero Commitment & Near-Term Targets – Advocate Health has pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050, aligning its climate strategy with the U.S. Health Care Sector Pledge.
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Renewable Electricity Leadership – The system has committed to powering operations with 100% renewable electricity by 2030, pairing energy efficiency with on-site and off-site clean power to drive real Scope 2 impact.
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Transparent Emissions Accounting – Advocate Health has published a full 2022 Scope 1 and Scope 2 inventory, totaling 811,478 MT CO₂e, establishing a rigorous baseline for tracking progress and prioritizing reductions.
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Recognized Sustainability Performance – Advocate Health hospitals are consistently recognized for environmental stewardship, including multiple national honors from Practice Greenhealth for programs spanning energy, waste, procurement, and sustainable operations.
Welcome, Advocate Health Care Network! We look forward to advancing your sustainability leadership through SBER and NZCB, and to supporting your teams as you continue delivering healthier communities and a healthier climate.
