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Coöperatie VGZ

Coöperatie VGZ, headquartered in the Netherlands, is a prominent player in the health insurance industry, serving millions of members across the country. Founded in 2006, VGZ has established itself as a trusted cooperative, focusing on providing comprehensive health insurance solutions tailored to individual needs. With a commitment to accessibility and quality, Coöperatie VGZ offers a range of health insurance products, including basic and supplementary plans, designed to meet diverse healthcare requirements. The cooperative's unique approach emphasises member involvement and transparency, setting it apart in a competitive market. Recognised for its customer-centric services, VGZ has achieved notable milestones, reinforcing its position as a leading health insurer in the Netherlands. Through continuous innovation and a focus on community health, Coöperatie VGZ remains dedicated to enhancing the well-being of its members.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Coöperatie VGZ's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

33

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Coöperatie VGZ's score of 33 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Coöperatie VGZ's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Coöperatie VGZ reported total carbon emissions of approximately 40,800 kg CO2e, comprising about 26,800 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions and about 374,398 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a reduction in Scope 3 emissions from 2022, where they were approximately 250,393 kg CO2e, while Scope 1 and 2 emissions decreased from about 29,614 kg CO2e in the previous year. The organisation has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Historically, their emissions have shown significant figures, with Scope 1 emissions reaching about 559,700 kg CO2e in 2021 and Scope 3 emissions peaking at approximately 4,228,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Coöperatie VGZ's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions, which often represent the largest share of an organisation's carbon footprint. As they continue to refine their climate strategy, further commitments and targets may enhance their sustainability efforts.

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Scope 1
1,129,000
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Scope 2
2,550,000
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Scope 3
4,228,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Coöperatie VGZ'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. This request for Coöperatie VGZ is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Coöperatie VGZ 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
Reduction Actions

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