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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.

20

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 (UHS), headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. Consequently, there are no details available regarding their Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions. In terms of climate commitments, UHS has not outlined any specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they made any public climate pledges. This lack of information suggests that the organisation may not have established formalised strategies for addressing carbon emissions or climate change at this time. As a result, UHS's current position in the context of climate action remains unclear, and further transparency regarding their environmental impact and commitments would be beneficial for stakeholders and the broader community.

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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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