DaVita Inc., a leading provider in the healthcare industry, is headquartered in the United States and primarily operates across North America and parts of South America. Founded in 1994, DaVita has established itself as a prominent player in the renal care sector, specialising in dialysis services for patients with chronic kidney disease. The company offers a range of services, including in-centre and home dialysis, as well as integrated care solutions that set it apart from competitors. DaVita's commitment to patient-centric care and innovative treatment options has earned it recognition as one of the top providers in the industry. With a strong market position, DaVita continues to achieve significant milestones, enhancing the quality of life for patients while maintaining a focus on operational excellence.
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In 2023, DaVita Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 59569000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 19872000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), alongside a significant Scope 3 total of approximately 705383000 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 60589000 kg CO2e in 2022 and a reduction in Scope 3 emissions from about 891799000 kg CO2e in the same year. DaVita has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to transition to 100% renewable electricity sourcing by 2030, up from 0% in 2018. Furthermore, DaVita aims for 70% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, waste generated in operations, and downstream transportation and distribution, to have science-based targets by 2025. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. DaVita's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach in the healthcare sector, addressing both operational emissions and supply chain impacts.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 60,753,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 
| Scope 2 | 161,076,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 
| Scope 3 | 1,316,324,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Davita has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
