Energy Management

Energy Management 

Efficient Energy Management for Low-Carbon Healthcare Growth 

Vichaivej International Hospital Group manages energy through measurable targets, efficiency improvement plans, and increasing renewable energy use, with transparent disclosure of electricity and fuel performance to support sustainable and low-carbon healthcare operations. 

Managing Energy with Purpose 

In healthcare operations, energy is more than a utility cost. It is a critical resource that supports treatment continuity, service quality, and operational resilience. Vichaivej International Hospital Group therefore manages energy systematically, with a focus on reducing unnecessary electricity and fuel use while improving the efficiency of buildings, systems, and equipment across its hospitals.

This approach is closely linked to the Group’s climate strategy, as electricity and fuel consumption are among the main contributors to greenhouse gas emissions from operations. The Group has also indicated readiness to adopt the principles of ISO 50001 to further strengthen its energy management framework in the future.

Measurable Targets for 2028 

Using 2024 as the base year, the Group has established medium-term energy targets for 2028 as follows:

• 20% reduction in purchased electricity

• 10% reduction in fuel consumption

• 10% increase in renewable electricity use

• 10% increase in renewable fuel use

These targets demonstrate that energy management is not treated as a short-term initiative, but as part of a broader transition toward more efficient and lower-carbon operations. 

2025 Energy Performance 

In 2025, the Group reported the following key energy results:

Electricity 

• Total electricity consumption: 12,096,653.80 kWh, down from 12,954,697.09 kWh in 2024

• Purchased electricity from non-renewable sources: 10,819,319.00 kWh, down from 11,693,453.00 kWh

• Purchased or self-generated renewable electricity: 1,277,334.80 kWh, up from 1,261,244.09 kWh

This means the Group reduced purchased electricity by 7.48% from the 2024 base year, while renewable electricity increased by 1.28%.

Fuel

• Diesel: 255,851.42 liters

• Gasoline: 5,354.17 liters

• LPG: 24,000.00 kilograms

These figures provide a clearer picture of how the Group is tracking both electricity and fuel use as part of its operational energy performance.

Actions Behind the Results 

The Group’s energy performance is supported by a series of practical efficiency measures implemented across hospital operations, including:

• Replacing lighting systems with LED

• Using energy-efficient air-conditioning systems

• Optimizing electrical and cooling systems

• Managing operating schedules to reduce energy use during lower-demand periods

• Conducting regular equipment maintenance to preserve performance over time

The Group also emphasizes awareness-building and employee participation through training, communication of energy management policies, and encouraging staff to suggest practical energy-saving measures.

Renewable Energy as Part of the Transition 

Renewable energy plays an increasingly important role in the Group’s energy strategy. The Group is assessing the feasibility of solar rooftop systems for on-site electricity generation and, where on-site installation is not possible, considering the procurement of renewable electricity from external sources.

The 2025 disclosure shows that renewable electricity was generated or purchased across multiple hospitals within the Group, strengthening the role of clean energy in supporting future efficiency and emissions reduction goals.

Vichaivej International Hospital Group’s energy management approach combines clear targets, measurable performance, and operational action. In 2025, the Group reduced purchased electricity by 7.48% from the base year and increased renewable electricity by 1.28%, while continuing to implement energy efficiency measures across its hospitals.