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updated 5 months ago

Community Health Systems

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Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is a prominent player in the healthcare industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1985, CHS has established itself as a leading operator of general acute care hospitals, primarily serving communities across the country. With a significant presence in regions such as the Southeast and Midwest, the company focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services, including inpatient and outpatient care, emergency services, and surgical procedures. CHS is recognised for its commitment to improving patient outcomes and enhancing community health through innovative care models and advanced technology. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the acquisition of numerous hospitals, which has solidified its market position. With a dedication to patient-centred care, Community Health Systems continues to play a vital role in the evolving landscape of American healthcare.

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20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Community Health Systems's score of 20 is lower than 50% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Community Health Systems's reported carbon emissions

Community Health Systems, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. Consequently, there are no available details regarding their Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions. Additionally, the organisation has not outlined any formal reduction targets or climate commitments, such as those associated with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). As there is no emissions data or reduction initiatives reported, it is unclear how Community Health Systems is addressing climate change or its carbon footprint. The lack of information suggests that the organisation may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Community Health Systems's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is 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 Community Health Systems is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Community Health Systems 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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