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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Anthem's score of 58 is higher than 98% 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
In 2023, Anthem, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 86,057,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 7,076,415,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, Anthem is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030 and ensuring that 75% of its suppliers, by spend, have science-based targets by 2028. In 2022, Anthem's emissions included approximately 15,725,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 81,290,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 9,573,461,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has consistently disclosed emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact. Anthem's commitment to sustainability aligns with industry standards, as it aims for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company's proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint reflects its dedication to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable practices 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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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.
