Optum, Inc.
Optum, Inc., a leading health services and innovation company, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 2011, Optum has rapidly established itself within the healthcare industry, focusing on areas such as pharmacy care, health management, and data analytics. The company offers a diverse range of core services, including pharmacy benefit management, healthcare consulting, and population health solutions, distinguished by its commitment to improving patient outcomes and reducing costs. Optum's unique integration of technology and healthcare expertise positions it as a key player in the market, contributing to its recognition as one of the largest healthcare services providers in the country. With a strong emphasis on innovation, Optum continues to achieve significant milestones, enhancing the quality of care for millions of individuals.
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Optum, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, which cascades its emissions data and climate commitments down to Optum. As part of its parent company's sustainability initiatives, Optum is aligned with the climate commitments set forth by UnitedHealth Group. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Optum itself have not been disclosed. The absence of detailed emissions data suggests that Optum may still be in the process of establishing its own metrics and targets. UnitedHealth Group has made significant strides in addressing climate change, and Optum is expected to follow suit as part of its corporate family. The company is involved in various sustainability initiatives, although specific details regarding the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges have not been provided for Optum directly. In summary, while Optum, Inc. does not currently report specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is positioned within a corporate structure that prioritises climate action through its parent company, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,838,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 161,303,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 146,373,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Optum, Inc. 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.
