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United Healthcare Insurance

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United Healthcare Insurance, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, is a leading player in the health insurance industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1977, the company has established itself as a prominent provider of health benefits and services, operating extensively across major regions in the US. Specialising in a range of health insurance products, including individual and family plans, employer-sponsored coverage, and Medicare solutions, United Healthcare is recognised for its innovative approach to healthcare management. The company’s unique integration of technology and personalised care sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, United Healthcare has achieved notable milestones, including a vast network of healthcare providers and a commitment to improving health outcomes. Its focus on comprehensive wellness programmes and digital health solutions further enhances its reputation as a trusted insurance provider.

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83

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

United Healthcare Insurance's score of 83 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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United Healthcare Insurance's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, United Healthcare Insurance reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,349,044,000 kg CO2e. This includes 105,782,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 265,661,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 17,977,601,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to achieve a 60% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, United Healthcare aims for operational net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2035. In 2023, the total emissions were reported at approximately 18,962,914,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 119,163,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at 389,609,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently disclosed emissions data across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate commitments. United Healthcare's climate strategy includes commitments to ensure that 77% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2030. This initiative aligns with their broader goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with the 1.5°C climate target. Overall, United Healthcare Insurance is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and has established a clear pathway to achieving net-zero emissions, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility.

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Scope 2
161,303,000
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Scope 3
146,373,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. United Healthcare Insurance's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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. This request for United Healthcare Insurance is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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United Healthcare Insurance is participating in some 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.

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

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