Kaiser Permanente, a leading integrated health care provider in the United States, is headquartered in Oakland, California. Founded in 1945, the organisation has established itself as a pioneer in the health care industry, serving millions of members across major operational regions, including California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington. Specialising in health insurance and health care services, Kaiser Permanente is renowned for its unique model that combines care delivery with health insurance, ensuring a seamless experience for its members. The organisation's commitment to preventive care and innovative health solutions has positioned it as a market leader, consistently recognised for its high-quality care and patient satisfaction. With a focus on integrated care, Kaiser Permanente continues to set benchmarks in the health care sector, making significant strides in improving health outcomes for its diverse member base.
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In 2022, Kaiser Permanente reported carbon emissions of approximately 269,484,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 41,950,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The previous year, 2021, saw emissions of about 267,841,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 50,402,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Notably, the organisation disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 3,886,287,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Kaiser Permanente has made ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. This long-term strategy, initiated in June 2022, encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to climate action.
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Add to project2019 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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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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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.