Virta
Virta Health, commonly referred to as Virta, is a pioneering company headquartered in Finland (FI) that operates primarily in the digital health industry. Founded in 2014, Virta has established itself as a leader in providing innovative solutions for the management of type 2 diabetes and related metabolic conditions. The company’s core offering includes a unique, evidence-based treatment programme that combines personalised nutrition, continuous remote monitoring, and expert coaching. This holistic approach not only helps patients achieve significant health improvements but also reduces healthcare costs. With a strong presence in North America and Europe, Virta has garnered recognition for its impactful results, including substantial reductions in blood sugar levels and medication dependency among participants. As a trailblazer in the digital therapeutics space, Virta continues to set benchmarks for effective chronic disease management.
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Virta's score of 19 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Virta's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Virta reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,447,100 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 0 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 15,900 kg CO2e, and a significant majority of 33,436,700 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from the use of sold products, which accounted for approximately 31,371,900 kg CO2e. In 2022, Virta's total emissions were about 19,711,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 4,100 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 13,800 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 19,697,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the use of sold products contributed approximately 17,630,200 kg CO2e to the total. The 2021 emissions data indicated a total of about 9,969,700 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 5,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 8,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 9,956,700 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Virta has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term sustainability strategies.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,000 | 0,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 3,700 | 0,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 9,956,700 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Virta 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.
