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British United Provident Association

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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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74

Industry Average

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32

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British United Provident Association's score of 74 is higher than 85% 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 2024, the British United Provident Association (Bupa) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 27,361,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, with a breakdown of 14,621,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 7,870,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based). Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 11,953,000 kg CO2e, primarily from business travel and fuel-related activities. Bupa has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by at least 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Furthermore, the organisation is committed to achieving net zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030 and across all scopes by 2040. For Scope 3 emissions, Bupa targets a reduction of at least 63% by 2034 from the same 2019 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Bupa's commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company is actively working on resource efficiency and decarbonisation plans to meet these goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate efforts.

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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. This request for British United Provident Association is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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