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Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited

Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited, commonly referred to as Star Health, is a prominent player in the Indian health insurance sector. Headquartered in Chennai, India, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, catering to the diverse needs of its clientele. Founded in 2006, Star Health has achieved significant milestones, including being the first standalone health insurance provider in India. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including individual and family health insurance plans, critical illness coverage, and travel insurance, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative features. With a robust market position, Star Health has garnered recognition for its commitment to quality service and extensive network of healthcare providers. Its focus on accessible and affordable health insurance solutions has made it a trusted choice for millions of policyholders across the nation.

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How does Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited'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.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited's score of 25 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 15,318,310 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 6,911,300 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Additionally, the company recorded 293,840 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all other indirect emissions that occur in the value chain. For the following year, 2024, emissions data showed a significant reduction in Scope 1 emissions to just 8 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were reported at 7,435,700 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions increased to 1,505,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a strategic shift towards reducing direct emissions, although overall emissions still reflect a complex interplay of various factors. Despite these figures, Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and climate action, suggesting potential future commitments to align with global climate goals.

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20232024
Scope 1
15,318,310
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Scope 2
6,911,300
0,000,000
Scope 3
293,840
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high 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.

Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited 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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