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Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Sustainability Profile

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Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, part of the Kaiser Permanente health system, is a leading non-profit healthcare organisation headquartered in the United States. Established in 1945, it operates primarily in California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington, providing comprehensive healthcare services to millions of members. Specialising in integrated managed care, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals offers a unique model that combines health insurance with medical services, ensuring a seamless patient experience. The organisation is renowned for its emphasis on preventive care and innovative health solutions, which have positioned it as a market leader in the healthcare industry. With a commitment to quality and accessibility, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals has achieved numerous accolades, including high rankings in patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider in the healthcare landscape.

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34

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals's score of 34 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kaiser Foundation Hospitals's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Kaiser Permanente Inc.

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, headquartered in the US, has set ambitious climate commitments despite not having specific emissions data available for the most recent year. The organisation is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, encompassing all scopes of emissions. This near-term target reflects a significant effort to mitigate climate impact and aligns with broader sustainability goals. In addition to the 2030 reduction target, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. These commitments are part of a comprehensive strategy to enhance environmental stewardship and improve community conditions. It is important to note that emissions data and performance metrics are cascaded from its parent organisation, Kaiser Permanente Inc., which provides a framework for tracking and reporting on climate initiatives. As a current subsidiary, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals is actively engaged in these sustainability efforts, contributing to the overall climate strategy of the corporate family.

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2015201920212022
Scope 1
2,414,066,000
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Scope 2
4,533,330,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
1,090,944,000
0,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Kaiser Foundation Hospitals's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Kaiser Foundation Hospitals'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 Kaiser Foundation Hospitals is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals'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.

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals 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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