Medical devices account for 15 to 25% of a hospital's footprint and are included in procurement scope 3. The standard method applies ADEME's spend-based emission factors to expenditure, around 220 to 270 kgCO2e per k€ depending on the sector used (other manufactured products, electronic products). This average hides large differences, from an examination glove to an MRI scanner: procurement must therefore provide a breakdown by broad category (surgical instruments, care consumables, imaging, medical IT). For the action plan, comparing single-use and reusable options, quantified through an LCA, often offers rapid decarbonisation.
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