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First Health Group Corp. Sustainability Profile

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First Health Group Corp., commonly referred to as First Health, is a prominent player in the healthcare industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in the early 1990s, the company has made significant strides in providing innovative healthcare solutions across various operational regions, including the Midwest and Southeast. Specialising in managed care services, First Health offers a comprehensive range of products, including health insurance plans and network management solutions. Their unique approach focuses on enhancing patient outcomes while controlling costs, setting them apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to quality and efficiency, First Health has garnered recognition for its robust service offerings and strategic partnerships, solidifying its position as a trusted provider in the healthcare landscape.

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87

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.

33

Industry Benchmark

First Health Group Corp.'s score of 87 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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First Health Group Corp.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from CVS Health Corporation

First Health Group Corp., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company is a current subsidiary of CVS Health Corporation, which influences its climate commitments and reporting practices. While First Health Group Corp. does not have its own documented reduction targets, it inherits climate initiatives and performance metrics from CVS Health Corporation, which operates at a cascade level of 4. This includes commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are critical for setting and achieving meaningful emissions reduction goals. As part of its corporate family, First Health Group Corp. aligns with CVS Health's broader sustainability strategies, which aim to address climate change and reduce carbon footprints across its operations. However, specific details regarding reduction targets or achievements at the First Health Group level remain unspecified. In summary, while First Health Group Corp. does not provide its own emissions data or reduction targets, it is positioned within a framework of climate commitments inherited from CVS Health Corporation, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and climate action within the healthcare sector.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
157,199,000
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Scope 2
1,036,690,000
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Scope 3
24,608,123,000
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How Carbon Intensive is First Health Group Corp.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. First Health Group Corp.'s primary industry is Insurance Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is First Health Group Corp.'s Location?

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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 First Health Group Corp. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

First Health Group Corp.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

First Health Group Corp.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 9% last year and decreased by approximately 54% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 87% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
87%
Employee Commuting
4%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Capital Goods
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%
Business Travel
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%

First Health Group Corp.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

First Health Group Corp. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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