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WellCare Health Plans, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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WellCare Health Plans, Inc., a prominent player in the healthcare industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across various regions. Founded in 1985, WellCare has established itself as a leader in providing managed care services, particularly in Medicare and Medicaid programmes. The company offers a range of health plans, including Medicare Advantage, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, and Medicaid services, distinguished by their focus on integrated care and member support. WellCare's commitment to improving health outcomes has earned it recognition within the industry, positioning it as a trusted provider for millions of members nationwide. With a strong emphasis on community engagement and innovative healthcare solutions, WellCare continues to make significant strides in enhancing the quality of care for its diverse clientele.

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How does WellCare Health Plans, Inc.'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.

41

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

WellCare Health Plans, Inc.'s score of 41 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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WellCare Health Plans, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Centene Corporation

WellCare Health Plans, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Centene Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, WellCare has not established any documented reduction targets or initiatives related to carbon emissions. The absence of specific emissions data and reduction commitments suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. Given its affiliation with Centene Corporation, emissions data and climate initiatives may be cascaded from this parent organisation. Centene Corporation's climate performance and commitments could provide insights into WellCare's potential future actions in this area. In summary, while WellCare Health Plans, Inc. does not currently report specific emissions figures or reduction targets, its relationship with Centene Corporation may play a significant role in shaping its climate commitments moving forward.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
18,879,000
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Scope 2
100,041,000
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Scope 3
2,756,367,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is WellCare Health Plans, Inc.'s Industry?

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

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

WellCare Health Plans, Inc.'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.

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. 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

Compare WellCare Health Plans, Inc.'s Emissions with Industry Peers

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Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66)
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