Lhc
LHC Group, Inc., commonly referred to as LHC, is a prominent player in the healthcare industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1994, the company has established itself as a leader in providing home health care, hospice, and long-term acute care hospital services across various regions, including the Southeast and Southwest of the US. LHC Group is renowned for its commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, utilising innovative approaches and advanced technology. Their core services include skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and palliative care, which are tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. With a strong market position, LHC has received numerous accolades for its exceptional service quality and operational excellence, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider in the healthcare sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Lhc'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Health 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.
Industry Benchmark
Lhc's score of 18 is lower than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Lhc's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Lhc reported carbon emissions of approximately 34,362,000 kg CO2e, a reduction from about 41,481,000 kg CO2e in 2019. These emissions are classified under Scope 1, which pertains to direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a significant decrease in emissions over the two-year period. Despite these reductions, Lhc has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives, such as Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitments or climate pledges. The absence of detailed climate commitments suggests that while Lhc is making progress in reducing emissions, there may be opportunities for further enhancement of their climate strategy and transparency in future reporting.
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| 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 41,481,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Lhc is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
