Lhc
LHC Group, Inc., commonly referred to as LHC, is a prominent player in the healthcare industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1994, the company has established itself as a leader in providing home health care, hospice, and long-term acute care hospital services across various regions, including the Southeast and Southwest of the US. LHC Group is renowned for its commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, utilising innovative approaches and advanced technology. Their core services include skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and palliative care, which are tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. With a strong market position, LHC has received numerous accolades for its exceptional service quality and operational excellence, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider in the healthcare sector.
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Lhc's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Lhc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,528,869,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 40,621,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 117,817,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity, and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 1,410,542,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, along with 167,448,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution. In 2023, Lhc's total emissions were about 3,444,517,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 43,880,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 195,978,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 1,588,482,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, alongside 163,991,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution. The 2022 emissions data indicated a total of approximately 3,686,496,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 47,576,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 239,866,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1,891,851,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, plus 213,061,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Lhc has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they committed to any climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate action within the organisation.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 41,481,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Lhc 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.
