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Humana

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

How does Humana's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

59

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Humana's score of 59 is higher than 99% 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 reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 41,268,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 4,097,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,355,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 35,817,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, particularly in light of their targets set through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Humana has committed to a 54.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream transportation and distribution, by 30% by 2032, with 2021 as the base year. These targets align with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company has also signed up for long-term net-zero commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. This comprehensive approach underscores Humana's dedication to sustainability and climate action within the healthcare sector, as they work towards significant emissions reductions across all scopes.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
36,525,000
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Scope 2
75,812,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 3
1,971,180,330
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00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Humana is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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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