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Centene

Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise headquartered in the United States, has been a pivotal player in the managed care industry since its founding in 1984. With a strong presence across various operational regions, including the Midwest and South, Centene focuses on providing innovative healthcare solutions to underserved populations. Specialising in Medicaid, Medicare, and health insurance marketplace services, Centene distinguishes itself through its commitment to community-based care and integrated health solutions. The company has achieved significant milestones, including rapid expansion through strategic acquisitions, which have solidified its position as one of the largest providers in the sector. Recognised for its comprehensive range of services, Centene continues to enhance healthcare accessibility and affordability, making it a notable leader in the industry. With a focus on improving health outcomes, Centene remains dedicated to transforming the healthcare landscape for millions of individuals across the nation.

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75

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Centene's score of 75 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Centene's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Centene reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 54,646,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,337,192,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions globally. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes, with significant targets set for the near term. Centene aims to achieve a near-zero reduction in its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025. Specifically, the company has set an ambitious target to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 60% and Scope 2 emissions by 60% from a 2019 baseline by the same year. Additionally, Centene has established a longer-term goal to cut its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% from the 2019 baseline by 2030. The company’s Scope 3 emissions, which are significantly higher, total approximately 1,337,192,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial area for improvement. Centene's climate commitments align with industry standards, reflecting a proactive approach to sustainability and carbon management.

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Scope 1
18,879,000
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Scope 2
90,236,000
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Scope 3
2,756,367,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Centene's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), 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. This request for Centene is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Centene is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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