Kaiser Permanente, a leading name in the health and social work services industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily in California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington. Founded in 1945, the organisation has established itself as a pioneer in integrated healthcare, combining health insurance with medical services to deliver comprehensive care.
Kaiser Permanente offers a range of core products and services, including health plans, medical care, and wellness programmes, distinguished by their emphasis on preventive care and patient-centred approaches. The organisation's unique model fosters collaboration among healthcare providers, ensuring seamless service delivery.
With a strong market position, Kaiser Permanente is recognised for its innovative practices and commitment to quality, consistently earning accolades for patient satisfaction and health outcomes. Its dedication to improving community health further solidifies its reputation as a trusted leader in the healthcare sector.
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Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Kaiser Permanente's reported carbon emissions
Kaiser Permanente, operating within the Health and social work services (85) industry in the US, has established significant climate commitments. The organisation has publicly committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This ambitious goal is supported by a near-term target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.
For the most recent reporting year available, 2024, Kaiser Permanente reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 264.2 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 32.2 million kg CO2e. Location-based Scope 2 emissions for 2024 were approximately 439.7 million kg CO2e.
In 2022, Scope 1 emissions stood at approximately 269.5 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 market-based emissions at approximately 42.0 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 location-based emissions at approximately 460.8 million kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 267.8 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 market-based emissions were approximately 50.4 million kg CO2e, while Scope 2 location-based emissions were approximately 447.4 million kg CO2e.
Earlier data from 2015 shows total emissions of approximately 8.0 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2.4 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 4.5 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1.1 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2019 were reported at approximately 3.9 billion kg CO2e.
Kaiser Permanente previously aimed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2020 compared to 2008 levels, recognising the link between climate change and health. The organisation's sustainability efforts include initiatives like an "Anesthesia emissions reduction" programme, which achieved a reduction of 78,000 kg CO2e.
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Kaiser Permanente’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
50% reduction in all scopes
we publicly committed to reducing greenhouse emissions by 50% by 2030
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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