Anthem
Anthem Inc., commonly referred to as Anthem, is a leading American health insurance provider headquartered in the United States. Specialising in the field of direct health and medical insurance carriers, the company serves millions of members across various regions, primarily focusing on the US market. Since its founding in 1944, Anthem has established itself as a key player in the health insurance industry, offering a broad range of products including individual, employer-sponsored, and government-sponsored plans.
What sets Anthem apart is its commitment to innovative healthcare solutions and comprehensive coverage options tailored to diverse customer needs. The company’s notable achievements include its significant market share and its role as a major provider within the US healthcare system. With a focus on improving health outcomes and delivering value, Anthem remains a prominent force in the health insurance sector.
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Industry Intensity
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Anthem's reported carbon emissions
Elevance Health (formerly Anthem), a US-based direct health and medical insurance carrier, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6.6 billion kg CO2e for the year 2024. This includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 14.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 84.3 million kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions totalling roughly 6.5 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were primarily driven by purchased goods and services (approximately 2.4 billion kg CO2e) and investments (approximately 3.8 billion kg CO2e).
For 2023, total emissions were approximately 7.2 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 18.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 86.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 7.1 billion kg CO2e.
Elevance Health has set ambitious climate commitments, including a Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using a 2019 base year. The company also commits to sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030 and aims for 75% of its suppliers, by spend in purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2028. Additionally, Elevance Health is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Anthem’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
No climate goals have been disclosed for Anthem yet.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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