Medical Properties Trust Inc
Medical Properties Trust's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2022, Medical Properties Trust completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Medical Properties Trust has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Medical Properties Trust's Operational Emissions
In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Medical Properties Trust amounted to 5,503 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Medical Properties Trust increased by 1.68%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Medical Properties Trust's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Medical Properties Trust's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Medical Properties Trust were 4,835 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2021), Medical Properties Trust's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.16%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Medical Properties Trust's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2022, Medical Properties Trust reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 668 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Medical Properties Trust reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2021), Medical Properties Trust's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Medical Properties Trust 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Medical Properties Trust use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2022, Medical Properties Trust reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Medical Properties Trust's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Medical Properties Trust's Value Chain Emissions
In 2022, Medical Properties Trust reported 143,057 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2022 disclosure of Medical Properties Trust includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 1 in 2021, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Medical Properties Trust's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Medical Properties Trust's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, Medical Properties Trust reported total Scope 3 emissions of 143,057 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 0.73% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.27% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2021), Medical Properties Trust's Scope 3 emissions increased by 22,079.38%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Medical Properties Trust disclose?
In 2022, Medical Properties Trust reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Medical Properties Trust's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, the largest contributors to Medical Properties Trust's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 142,014 tCO₂e (99.27%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 1,043 tCO₂e (0.73%)
Medical Properties Trust's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Medical Properties Trust’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2022, Medical Properties Trust reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,835 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,543 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Medical Properties Trust's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Medical Properties Trust's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2022, Medical Properties Trust reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 13.29 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Medical Properties Trust rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2022, Medical Properties Trust ranked 6 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Medical Properties Trust is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Medical Properties Trust's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2022, Medical Properties Trust reported a total carbon footprint of 148,560 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2,352.7% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Medical Properties Trust's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.3% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.25%. a