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Centene Corporation, widely recognised as Centene, is a prominent US-headquartered multi-national healthcare enterprise. Operating within the health and social work services sector, Centene holds a significant position as a leading provider of managed healthcare solutions across the United States and internationally.
Founded in 1984, Centene has grown to specialise in government-sponsored healthcare programmes, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. They deliver comprehensive health plans and integrated care services designed to improve health outcomes for diverse populations.
Centene’s unique approach focuses on offering whole health solutions and specialty services, ensuring access to quality care for underserved communities. This commitment establishes Centene as a vital partner in the evolving global healthcare landscape.
+22 vs industry average
Centene’s score of 44 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Health Services has typical carbon intensity
The Health Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 23% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
In 2024, Centene's reported global Scope 1 emissions were approximately 7,825,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at around 38,671,000 kg CO2e. Their Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 1,184,419,000 kg CO2e, which included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 1,082,810,000 kg CO2e), capital goods (approximately 30,857,000 kg CO2e), and business travel (approximately 29,280,000 kg CO2e).
Looking at historical data, Centene's Scope 1 emissions have shown a downward trend from approximately 18,879,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Similarly, Scope 2 emissions have decreased from around 100,041,000 kg CO2e in 2019 (location-based). Scope 3 emissions have also seen a reduction from approximately 2,756,367,000 kg CO2e in 2019.
Centene has set ambitious climate commitments. They aim to reduce their Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 60% from a 2019 baseline by 2025. Furthermore, they are targeting a 50% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions from a 2019 baseline by 2030. They also have a near-term goal to reduce their Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade (2025).
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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