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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Kaiser Permanente's score of 42 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kaiser Permanente's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Kaiser Permanente committed to significant climate action, aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to sustainability. The most recent emissions data available indicates that in 2021, Kaiser Permanente reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 267,841,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 50,402,000 kg CO2e (market-based). In 2022, these figures slightly increased, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 269,484,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 41,950,000 kg CO2e (market-based). In 2019, the organisation disclosed a substantial Scope 3 emissions total of approximately 3,886,287,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the importance of addressing indirect emissions in their climate strategy. Kaiser Permanente's long-term vision includes a robust framework for reducing emissions across all operations, aligning with industry standards for climate action and sustainability.
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| 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,886,287,000 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Kaiser Permanente is not committed to any 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.
