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British United Provident Association

British United Provident Association, commonly known as Bupa, is a leading international healthcare company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1947, Bupa has established itself as a prominent player in the health insurance and care services industry, with significant operations across Europe, Australia, and Asia. Bupa offers a diverse range of products and services, including health insurance, dental care, and elderly care, distinguished by their commitment to customer-centric solutions and high-quality care. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its global footprint and enhancing its digital health services, positioning itself as a trusted provider in the healthcare market. With a strong reputation for innovation and excellence, Bupa continues to lead the way in promoting health and wellbeing, making it a preferred choice for individuals and families seeking comprehensive healthcare solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

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39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

British United Provident Association's score of 39 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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British United Provident Association's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, British United Provident Association (Bupa) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 109,586,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 47,103,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 19,793,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 42,690,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, Bupa has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Additionally, the company has pledged to reduce its emissions by 45% by 2030, in alignment with the targets outlined in the 2015 Paris Agreement. In previous years, Bupa's emissions were as follows: in 2022, total emissions were about 112,558,000 kg CO2e; in 2021, they were approximately 140,886,000 kg CO2e; and in 2020, emissions were around 139,281,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to tracking and managing its carbon footprint. Bupa's commitment to sustainability is further reflected in its near-term targets, which cover 37% of its total investment and lending activities, ensuring that its operations align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. British United Provident Association's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very 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. British United Provident Association is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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British United Provident Association 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.

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