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.
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Lhc's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Lhc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,444,517,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 43,880,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 (stationary combustion), 195,978,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (purchased electricity), and 1,588,482,000 kg CO2e and 163,991,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 (purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution, respectively). In 2022, the total emissions were about 3,686,496,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 47,576,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 239,866,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions comprising 1,891,851,000 kg CO2e and 213,061,000 kg CO2e for purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution, respectively. Lhc has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 41,481,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Lhc 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.
