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Anthem
Anthem, Inc., a prominent player in the healthcare industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across various regions. Founded in 2004, Anthem has evolved through key milestones, including its rebranding to Elevance Health in 2022, reflecting its commitment to innovative health solutions. The company primarily focuses on health insurance and related services, offering a diverse range of products such as medical, dental, and vision plans. What sets Anthem apart is its emphasis on integrated care and technology-driven solutions that enhance patient experiences. With a strong market position, Anthem serves millions of members nationwide, consistently recognised for its efforts in improving healthcare accessibility and affordability. Its dedication to quality service and community health initiatives underscores its reputation as a leader in the health insurance sector.
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Anthem's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Anthem, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,096,415,500 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 18,854,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 86,057,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 7,076,415,500 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions include substantial contributions from purchased goods and services (2,643,518,000 kg CO2e) and investments (4,203,704,000 kg CO2e). Anthem has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030. By 2028, Anthem plans for 75% of its suppliers, based on spend, to have science-based targets in place. These targets are part of a broader strategy aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which aims to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The commitments reflect Anthem's dedication to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship within the healthcare sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 102,805,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,191,207,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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