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British United Provident Association

British United Provident Association, commonly known as Bupa, is a leading international healthcare company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1947, Bupa has established itself as a prominent player in the health insurance and care services industry, with significant operations across Europe, Australia, and Asia. Bupa offers a diverse range of products and services, including health insurance, dental care, and elderly care, distinguished by their commitment to customer-centric solutions and high-quality care. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its global footprint and enhancing its digital health services, positioning itself as a trusted provider in the healthcare market. With a strong reputation for innovation and excellence, Bupa continues to lead the way in promoting health and wellbeing, making it a preferred choice for individuals and families seeking comprehensive healthcare solutions.

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74

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

British United Provident Association's score of 74 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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British United Provident Association's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, British United Provident Association (Bupa) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 27,361,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain. This figure includes 14,621,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 787,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and 11,953,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses significant contributions from business travel (5,800,000 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (6,153,000 kg CO2e). Bupa has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero emissions across all scopes by 2040. In the near term, the organisation targets a reduction of at least 40% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 from a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, Bupa aims for a more aggressive reduction of 46.2% in these emissions by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, the goal is to reduce them by at least 63% by 2034, also based on the 2019 baseline. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Bupa's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. British United Provident Association's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for British United Provident Association is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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British United Provident Association is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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