United HealthCare Services, Inc., commonly referred to as UnitedHealth Group, is a leading player in the healthcare industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1977, the company has established itself as a prominent provider of health insurance and related services, operating extensively across major regions in the US. UnitedHealth Group offers a diverse range of products, including health plans, wellness programmes, and healthcare management services. Its unique approach combines technology and data analytics to enhance patient care and streamline healthcare delivery. With a strong market position, UnitedHealth Group has consistently been recognised for its innovative solutions and commitment to improving health outcomes. Notable achievements include being ranked among the Fortune 500 and receiving accolades for its customer service and operational excellence, solidifying its reputation as a trusted leader in the healthcare sector.
How does United HealthCare Services, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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United HealthCare Services, Inc.'s score of 67 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
United HealthCare Services, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges directly attributed to United HealthCare Services, Inc. However, it is important to note that any climate initiatives or targets may be inherited from its parent company, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated. This includes potential commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and other climate-related frameworks, although specific details on these initiatives are not provided. In the absence of direct emissions data and reduction targets, it is essential to consider the broader context of the healthcare industry, which is increasingly focusing on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. United HealthCare Services, Inc. may align with these industry trends through its corporate family relationship with UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, which is likely to have its own climate strategies and commitments.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 15,838,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 161,303,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 146,373,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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United HealthCare Services, Inc. is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.