Anthem
Anthem, Inc., a leading health insurance provider in the United States, is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 2004, Anthem has rapidly established itself as a key player in the healthcare industry, primarily focusing on health benefits and insurance services. The company operates across several major regions, including the Midwest and Southeast, serving millions of members. Anthem offers a diverse range of products, including individual and group health plans, dental and vision coverage, and Medicare Advantage plans. What sets Anthem apart is its commitment to innovative healthcare solutions and a member-centric approach. With a strong market position, Anthem has received recognition for its efforts in improving healthcare accessibility and affordability, making it a trusted name in the insurance sector.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Anthem's score of 20 is lower than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Anthem's reported carbon emissions
As of 2021, Anthem, Inc. reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity amounting to approximately 88,936,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions totalled about 947,300,000 kg CO2e, which includes various categories such as purchased goods and services (approximately 838,100,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 64,100,000 kg CO2e). Anthem has committed to near-term climate targets, although specific reduction targets have not been publicly detailed. The company is currently in a transitory grace period for compliance with its Commitment Compliance Policy, with targets expected to be submitted by July 31, 2023. Notably, Anthem has not committed to a net-zero target as of now. In terms of emissions intensity, Anthem's Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity was reported at approximately 0.0006414933748800843 kg CO2e per USD of revenue in 2021. This indicates a focus on reducing emissions relative to their financial performance, aligning with industry standards for sustainability.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 102,805,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 947,200,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Anthem is committed to some 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.
