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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.

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53

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

British United Provident Association's score of 53 is higher than 98% 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 and 19,793,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for about 42,690,000 kg CO2e. Bupa has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. The company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Bupa plans to cut Scope 3 emissions by 63% by 2034, also from a 2019 baseline. These targets align with the global goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C, as outlined in the Paris Agreement. Bupa's ongoing efforts reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship, positioning the company as a leader in the healthcare sector's response to climate change.

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Scope 2
72,061,000
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Scope 3
47,368,000
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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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