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Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente, a leading integrated health care organisation, is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily in California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington. Founded in 1945, it has established itself as a pioneer in the health care industry, combining health insurance with medical services to deliver comprehensive care. The organisation offers a range of core products and services, including health plans, medical services, and wellness programmes, distinguished by its emphasis on preventive care and coordinated treatment. Kaiser Permanente's unique model integrates care delivery with health insurance, ensuring that members receive seamless support throughout their health journeys. With a strong market position, Kaiser Permanente is recognised for its commitment to quality care and innovation, consistently ranking among the top health plans in the United States. Its focus on member health outcomes and satisfaction has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider in the health care sector.
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Kaiser Permanente's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Kaiser Permanente reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 269,484,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 41,950,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 2021, which were approximately 267,841,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (market-based) decreased from about 50,402,000 kg CO2e in the same year. The organisation has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for 2022. Kaiser Permanente has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its overall greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This commitment was publicly announced in June 2022, building on a previous target established in 2012 to reduce emissions by 30% by 2020 compared to 2008 levels. The organisation successfully met this earlier target, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and the connection between climate change and health. Kaiser Permanente's emissions data is sourced directly from Kaiser Permanente Inc., with no cascading from a parent organisation. The organisation continues to prioritise climate action as part of its operational strategy, reflecting a growing recognition of the health impacts associated with climate change.
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| 2015 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,414,066,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,533,330,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,090,944,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Kaiser Permanente is not participating in any 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.
