Public Profile

Southern Cross

Southern Cross, officially known as Southern Cross Health Society, is a leading health insurance provider headquartered in New Zealand. Established in 1961, the company has grown to serve a diverse range of customers across the country, with a strong presence in both urban and rural regions. Specialising in health and life insurance, Southern Cross offers a unique suite of products, including comprehensive health cover and tailored wellness programmes. Their commitment to customer care and innovative solutions has positioned them as a trusted name in the industry. With a focus on promoting health and wellbeing, Southern Cross has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for their customer service excellence. As a key player in the New Zealand insurance market, they continue to set benchmarks for quality and reliability in health insurance.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Southern Cross's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

6

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.

6

Industry Benchmark

Southern Cross's score of 6 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Southern Cross's reported carbon emissions

Southern Cross, headquartered in New Zealand, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor specific reduction targets or climate commitments outlined in their initiatives. Without concrete figures or defined goals, it is challenging to assess their carbon footprint or climate strategy. However, the absence of data may indicate a need for enhanced transparency and commitment to sustainability practices within the industry. As climate action becomes increasingly critical, Southern Cross may benefit from establishing measurable targets and reporting their emissions to align with global climate standards.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Southern Cross'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. Southern Cross is headquartered in NZ, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Southern Cross is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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