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Universal Health Services

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Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is a prominent player in the healthcare industry, headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA. Founded in 1978, UHS has established itself as a leading provider of hospital and healthcare services, operating over 400 facilities across the United States and Puerto Rico. The company focuses on acute care hospitals, behavioural health services, and outpatient facilities, offering a comprehensive range of medical and therapeutic services. UHS is recognised for its commitment to quality care and innovative treatment approaches, which set it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, UHS has received numerous accolades for its operational excellence and patient satisfaction, solidifying its reputation as a trusted healthcare provider.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Universal Health Services'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.

21

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Universal Health Services's score of 21 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Universal Health Services's reported carbon emissions

Universal Health Services (UHS), headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it report specific reduction targets or initiatives related to climate commitments. The absence of emissions data suggests that UHS may not have established a comprehensive framework for tracking its carbon footprint or may not have disclosed this information. As of now, UHS has not set any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets, nor does it appear to have made any formal climate pledges. This lack of publicly available information indicates that UHS may be in the early stages of developing its climate strategy or may rely on broader industry standards without specific commitments. In the context of the healthcare industry, many organisations are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction. UHS's current position highlights an opportunity for the company to enhance its environmental accountability and align with industry trends towards greater transparency and action on climate change.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Universal Health Services's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is 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. This request for Universal Health Services is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Universal Health Services 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.

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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