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Cvs Health

CVS Health Corporation, headquartered in the United States, stands as a leading entity in the healthcare industry, primarily focusing on pharmacy services, health insurance, and retail health solutions. Founded in 1963, CVS Health has evolved significantly, marked by key milestones such as the acquisition of Aetna in 2018, which enhanced its position in the health insurance market. With a diverse range of core products and services, including prescription medications, health management programmes, and MinuteClinic services, CVS Health distinguishes itself through its integrated approach to healthcare delivery. The company operates extensively across the US, serving millions of customers and patients, and is recognised for its commitment to improving health outcomes. As a prominent player in the healthcare landscape, CVS Health continues to innovate and adapt, solidifying its market position through strategic initiatives and a focus on community health.

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71

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

Cvs Health's score of 71 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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Cvs Health's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, CVS Health reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 10,449,781,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 269,225,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 718,743,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The company also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 10,497,810,000 kg CO2e, which primarily arise from the supply chain, including purchased goods and services. CVS Health has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 47% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. For Scope 3 emissions, CVS Health has also committed to a 47% reduction by 2030, with a long-term goal of a 90% reduction by 2050. These targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with the global aim to limit warming to 1.5°C. CVS Health's proactive approach reflects its commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact in the healthcare sector.

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157,199,000
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1,036,690,000
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24,608,123,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cvs Health'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 Cvs Health is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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