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updated 17 days ago

OptumRx, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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OptumRx, Inc., a leading pharmacy care services provider, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 2011, the company has rapidly established itself within the healthcare industry, focusing on optimising medication management and improving patient outcomes. OptumRx offers a comprehensive range of services, including pharmacy benefit management, specialty pharmacy services, and home delivery options, all designed to enhance accessibility and affordability of medications. Its commitment to innovation and patient-centric solutions sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, OptumRx has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with major health plans and employers, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider in the pharmacy care sector.

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75

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

OptumRx, Inc.'s score of 75 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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OptumRx, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from UnitedHealth Group Incorporated

OptumRx, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company is a current subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, which cascades its climate commitments and targets down to OptumRx. While specific reduction targets for OptumRx are not available, the overarching initiatives and commitments from UnitedHealth Group Incorporated may influence OptumRx's climate strategy. UnitedHealth Group has set science-based targets for emissions reductions, which are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This commitment reflects a broader industry trend towards sustainability and climate responsibility. As a subsidiary, OptumRx is expected to align with the climate goals set by its parent company, which may include initiatives aimed at reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. However, without specific data or targets directly attributed to OptumRx, the details of their individual climate commitments remain vague. In summary, while OptumRx, Inc. does not currently provide specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is part of a corporate family that is actively engaged in climate initiatives through UnitedHealth Group Incorporated.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
161,303,000
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Scope 3
146,373,000
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How Carbon Intensive is OptumRx, Inc.'s Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is OptumRx, Inc.'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 OptumRx, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

OptumRx, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

OptumRx, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 3% last year and increased significantly since 2016, 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 "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 51% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Investments
51%
Purchased Goods and Services
43%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Capital Goods
1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

OptumRx, Inc.'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.

OptumRx, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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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