Humana Inc., a leading health and well-being company headquartered in the United States, has been a significant player in the healthcare industry since its founding in 1961. With a strong presence across various operational regions, including the Midwest and Southeast, Humana focuses on providing innovative health insurance solutions and services. The company offers a diverse range of products, including Medicare Advantage plans, individual and family health insurance, and wellness programmes, distinguished by their emphasis on personalised care and member engagement. Humana's commitment to improving health outcomes has earned it a notable position in the market, recognised for its efforts in value-based care and population health management. With a history of key milestones, Humana continues to evolve, striving to enhance the health and well-being of its members.
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Humana's score of 43 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Humana reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 27,508,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 77,138,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 9,389,994,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, particularly in light of their ambitious targets set for 2032. Humana has committed to a 54.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2032, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions—specifically from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream transportation and distribution—by 30% by 2032, with a 2021 baseline. These targets align with industry standards and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C, demonstrating Humana's proactive approach to climate action within the healthcare sector.
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Add to project2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 36,525,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 75,812,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 1,971,180,330 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Humana is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.