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HDFC ERGO Health Insurance Limited Sustainability Profile

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HDFC ERGO Health Insurance Limited, a prominent player in the Indian health insurance sector, is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Established in 2002, the company has rapidly evolved, offering a comprehensive range of health insurance products tailored to meet diverse customer needs. With a focus on individual and family health plans, HDFC ERGO stands out for its innovative offerings, including cashless hospitalisation and extensive network coverage across major cities in India. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as receiving high ratings for customer service and claims settlement efficiency, solidifying its position as a trusted provider in the industry. HDFC ERGO's commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility and affordability has earned it a reputable standing, making it a preferred choice for millions seeking reliable health insurance solutions.

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32

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

HDFC ERGO Health Insurance Limited's score of 32 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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HDFC ERGO Health Insurance Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from HDFC Bank Limited

HDFC ERGO Health Insurance Limited currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is part of a corporate family that includes HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited, which may influence its climate-related initiatives and commitments. As a merged entity, HDFC ERGO Health Insurance Limited's climate commitments and reduction targets are likely informed by the broader sustainability strategies of its parent organisation, HDFC Bank Limited. However, no specific reduction targets or achievements have been documented for HDFC ERGO Health Insurance Limited itself. The company is positioned within an industry context that increasingly prioritises climate action, yet it has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets or initiatives such as those outlined by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). In summary, while HDFC ERGO Health Insurance Limited is part of a larger corporate structure that may have climate commitments, it currently lacks specific emissions data and defined reduction targets.

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Scope 1
6,500,000
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Scope 2
408,400,000
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Scope 3
26,700,000
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00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is HDFC ERGO Health Insurance Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. HDFC ERGO Health Insurance Limited'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.

How Carbon Intensive is HDFC ERGO Health Insurance Limited'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 HDFC ERGO Health Insurance Limited is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

HDFC ERGO Health Insurance Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

HDFC ERGO Health Insurance Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 20% last year and increased by approximately 125% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 9% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Leased Assets" being the largest emissions source at 74% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Upstream Leased Assets
74%
Business Travel
24%
Waste Generated in Operations
7%

HDFC ERGO Health Insurance Limited'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.

HDFC ERGO Health Insurance Limited 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
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