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Amedisys

Amedisys, Inc., a leading provider of home health care and hospice services, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1982, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, focusing on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Amedisys offers a range of services, including skilled nursing, physical therapy, and hospice care, distinguished by its commitment to personalised treatment plans and innovative care solutions. With a reputation for excellence, Amedisys has achieved significant milestones, including recognition as one of the top home health care providers in the nation. The company’s dedication to improving patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of life positions it as a trusted leader in the home health industry, making it a preferred choice for families seeking compassionate care.

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24

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Amedisys's score of 24 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Amedisys's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Amedisys reported total carbon emissions of approximately 49,980,400 kg CO2e. This figure includes 12,517,600 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 7,090,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 30,372,800 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2021, saw similar emissions levels, with total emissions also around 49,980,000 kg CO2e, comprising 12,518,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 7,090,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 30,373,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. Despite these substantial emissions, Amedisys has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The company has reported emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking their environmental impact. However, without defined reduction commitments or initiatives, their climate strategy remains unclear within the context of industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction.

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12,518,000
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Scope 2
7,090,000
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Scope 3
30,373,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Amedisys's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is 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 Amedisys is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Amedisys 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.

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

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