Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente, a leading integrated health care provider, is headquartered in the United States, with a significant presence across California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington. Founded in 1945, the organisation has established itself as a pioneer in the health care industry, combining health insurance and medical services under one roof. 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 coordinated services. The organisation is recognised for its innovative approach to health management, utilising advanced technology and a patient-centred model to enhance health outcomes. With millions of members, Kaiser Permanente holds a strong market position, consistently ranking among the top health plans in the United States for quality and customer satisfaction. Its commitment to improving community health and advancing health care delivery continues to set it apart in the industry.
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Industry Benchmark
Kaiser Permanente's score of 24 is higher than 64% 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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,694,840,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 269,484,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 41,950,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,700,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This data indicates a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 2021, which were 267,841,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 50,402,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Kaiser Permanente has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the organisation's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its comprehensive emissions reporting, particularly in Scope 3, which represents the majority of its carbon footprint. This focus on transparency aligns with industry standards for climate accountability. Overall, Kaiser Permanente's emissions data highlights the significant challenge of reducing carbon emissions, particularly in Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from the value chain. The organisation's ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions are crucial steps towards achieving long-term sustainability goals.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,500,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
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.
