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Humana

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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 preventive health measures. Humana's commitment to improving health outcomes has earned it a prominent position in the market, recognised for its customer-centric approach and strategic partnerships. As a pioneer in the integration of healthcare and technology, Humana continues to shape the future of health management.

DitchCarbon Score

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48

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Humana's score of 48 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Humana's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Humana Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 9,399,944,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 27,508,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 77,138,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 9,389,994,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This marks a notable increase in Scope 3 emissions from 6,688,649,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a growing impact from upstream activities. Humana has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 54.6% by 2032, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream transportation and distribution, by 2032, with 2021 as the baseline year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. To achieve these goals, Humana plans to implement energy efficiency measures and transition to renewable energy sources, including the purchase of renewable energy certificates (RECs) and power purchase agreements. The company is currently on track to meet its near-term targets for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, while its long-term strategies are also progressing positively. Overall, Humana's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the healthcare sector, demonstrating leadership in sustainability practices.

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Scope 2
75,812,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Humana'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 Humana is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Humana is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

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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