The MassHealth Acute Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 198 defines the requirements for acute hospitals to contract with an external vendor for third-party validation of their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting to MassHealth.
Hospitals are facing a critical deadline this year to report GHG emissions with third-party verification under new regulations. The first report submission deadline of June 2025 is quickly approaching. This requirement isn’t just about compliance—it’s also an opportunity for Massachusetts hospitals to streamline operations and reduce costs while enhancing hospital emissions reporting and sustainability compliance.
At Environ Energy, we specialize in helping healthcare organizations meet hospital emissions reporting requirements. Our independent Assurance and Verification Services from our ISOS Group division includes accredited sustainability experts who work with hospitals to ensure emissions disclosures are accurate, credible, and compliant.
Key Reporting Deadlines and Requirements Under MassHealth Bulletins
Massachusetts hospitals were required to select a third-party validator by January 31, 2025, or request a one-month extension. This initial deadline has passed, but hospitals still need to secure a partner to verify their energy consumption and Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions reporting if they haven’t already. By June 30, 2025, hospitals must submit their first verified emissions reports, detailing total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions—including onsite fuel combustion, purchased energy, electricity, anesthetic gas, and fleet vehicle fuel use. This deadline is critical for maintaining compliance and avoiding potential risks to funding and hospital operations, as outlined in the MassHealth Bulletins.
Our 4-Step Process to Achieve Compliance and Operational Success
- Risk Assessment –Assess your Massachusetts hospital’s current management systems to ensure regulatory requirements and industry standards. This helps identify any potential risks to your hospital emissions reporting accuracy and ensures your data is reliable and valid, in line with MassHealth Bulletins
- Data Verification – Review your energy and emissions data and calculation methodologies to confirm accuracy and sustainability compliance with best practices. This step ensures your data is correct and ready for submission.
- Compliance Review – Check that your emissions disclosures align with recognized reporting standards like the GHG Protocol. This ensures your report meets sustainability compliance requirements and positions your hospital as a leader in sustainability.
- Final Certification – Provide an official assurance statement verifying your hospital emissions reporting data. This certification helps demonstrate transparency, build trust with stakeholders, and support your hospital’s long-term success.
Why Hospitals Choose Environ Energy’s ISOS Group
For 15 years, ISOS Group, a division of Environ, has put their stamp on ESG and sustainability reports for accuracy, credibility, transparency, and accountability. ISOS has established itself as the industry standard for third-party validated reports that investors and stakeholders trust. Our services help Massachusetts hospitals gain recognition for meeting rigorous sustainability standards, elevating your performance scores for globally recognized benchmarks.
We stay on top of evolving regulatory frameworks, including EU CSRD, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB), and U.S. state-level climate disclosure rules (such as CA SB 219), ensuring your hospital stays ahead of the curve in sustainability compliance and emissions reporting. We also track the updates in MassHealth Bulletins to ensure our clients remain compliant with the latest Massachusetts healthcare regulations.
Our ISOS Team works across industries to assure ESG and Sustainability reports, including healthcare, real estate, education, and manufacturing. Isela Rosales, Managing Director and Head of ESG & Sustainability at Bridge Investment group said, “We thoroughly enjoyed working with Environ’s ISOS Group throughout our assurance process. From prompt, clear communication during our engagement to extensive review of our ESG report’s data, the ISOS Group team made our first assurance experience very seamless.”
Get Started Today
With the 2025 deadline approaching, now is the time for Massachusetts hospitals to act. Don’t wait until the last minute to ensure your hospital’s emissions reporting is compliant – contact our ISOS team today at info@environenergy.com