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Universal Health Services Sustainability Profile

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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.

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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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Universal Health Services's score of 21 is lower 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, headquartered in the US, currently does not have available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. As a result, specific figures regarding their total emissions, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions, are not provided. In terms of climate commitments, there are no documented reduction targets or initiatives listed, indicating a potential area for development in their sustainability strategy. The absence of specific climate pledges or targets suggests that Universal Health Services may not yet be actively engaged in formal climate action frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or similar programmes. As the healthcare industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, Universal Health Services may benefit from establishing clear emissions reduction goals and participating in recognised climate initiatives to enhance their environmental impact and accountability.

How Carbon Intensive is Universal Health Services's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Universal Health Services's primary industry is Health Services, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

Universal Health Services'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.

Universal Health Services 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
Reduction Actions

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