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Nib Health Funds Sustainability Profile

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Nib Health Funds, established in 1952, is a prominent Australian health insurance provider headquartered in Newcastle, New South Wales. With a strong presence across Australia, Nib offers a diverse range of health insurance products, including hospital and extras cover, tailored to meet the needs of individuals and families. Renowned for its commitment to customer service and innovative health solutions, Nib Health Funds has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of digital health services that enhance member experience. As a key player in the health insurance industry, Nib is dedicated to promoting better health outcomes and providing value-driven coverage, making it a trusted choice for many Australians seeking comprehensive health protection.

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52

Industry Average

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32

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Nib Health Funds's score of 52 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nib Health Funds's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Nib Health Funds reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,865,900 kg CO2e in Australia, with Scope 1 emissions at 56,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 70,300 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions at about 13,739,700 kg CO2e. Globally, their total emissions reached approximately 16,536,700 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 59,700 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 73,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 16,404,000 kg CO2e. Nib has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net carbon zero by 2050, with interim targets to halve Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a FY21 baseline. They also plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030. These targets are part of their commitment to science-based targets, which have been recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is actively working towards these goals, having already achieved a near-term target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction. Nib's climate strategy reflects a comprehensive approach to managing their carbon footprint across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability in the health insurance sector.

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202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
27,000
00,000
000
00,000
00,000
00,000
Scope 2
1,295,000
000,000
00,000
000,000
000,000
00,000
Scope 3
8,630,400
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Nib Health Funds's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nib Health Funds's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Nib Health Funds's Location?

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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 Nib Health Funds is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Nib Health Funds's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Nib Health Funds's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 12% last year and increased by approximately 90% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 61% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Purchased Goods and Services
61%
Employee Commuting
17%
Capital Goods
13%
Business Travel
8%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%

Nib Health Funds's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Nib Health Funds has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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