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Maximus

Maximus, Inc., a leading provider of government services, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and internationally. Founded in 1975, the company has established itself in the health and human services sector, focusing on delivering innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency of public programmes. With a diverse portfolio that includes programme management, technology solutions, and consulting services, Maximus stands out for its commitment to improving citizen outcomes through data-driven insights and tailored support. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous contracts with federal and state governments, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in public service delivery. Recognised for its dedication to quality and performance, Maximus continues to lead the industry by leveraging technology to address complex social challenges, making a meaningful impact on communities across the globe.

DitchCarbon Score

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37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

19

Industry Benchmark

Maximus's score of 37 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Maximus's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Maximus reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,666,000 kg CO2e in the US, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,601,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 19,065,000 kg CO2e. In the UK, their emissions for the same year totalled around 16,491,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 94,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 291,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. For 2022, Maximus's global emissions were approximately 19,787,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 221,690 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 450,360 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions significantly higher at around 19,513,800 kg CO2e. Maximus has committed to becoming carbon positive in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as certain sources of Scope 3 emissions, by 2030, using 2018/2019 as a baseline. This commitment reflects their proactive approach to reducing their carbon footprint and aligns with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
24,913,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Maximus's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Maximus is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Maximus 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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