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updated 10 months ago

WellChoice, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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WellChoice, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the healthcare industry, specialising in innovative health insurance solutions. Founded in the early 2000s, the company has established itself as a trusted provider, serving major operational regions across the US. WellChoice offers a range of core services, including individual and group health plans, wellness programmes, and telehealth services, all designed to enhance patient care and accessibility. What sets WellChoice apart is its commitment to personalised service and comprehensive coverage options tailored to meet diverse client needs. With a strong market position, WellChoice has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its customer service excellence and innovative health management tools. The company continues to lead the way in transforming healthcare delivery, making it a key player in the evolving landscape of health insurance.

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50

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

WellChoice, Inc.'s score of 50 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

74%

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WellChoice, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Elevance Health, Inc.

WellChoice, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. However, the company is part of a corporate family that includes Elevance Health, Inc., from which it inherits climate commitments and performance metrics. As a merged entity, WellChoice, Inc. aligns its climate initiatives with those of Elevance Health, which has set ambitious targets for carbon reduction. While specific reduction targets for WellChoice, Inc. are not detailed, the overarching commitments from Elevance Health include participation in various sustainability initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These initiatives aim to drive significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes. WellChoice, Inc. is committed to advancing sustainability practices, although specific details on their individual climate pledges or reduction targets are not available. The company's efforts are part of a broader industry trend towards enhanced transparency and accountability in climate action, reflecting a growing recognition of the importance of addressing climate change.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
17,050,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 2
102,805,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 3
1,191,207,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is WellChoice, Inc.'s Industry?

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

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

WellChoice, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

WellChoice, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 9% last year and increased by approximately 445% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 59% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Investments
59%
Purchased Goods and Services
37%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

WellChoice, 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.

WellChoice, Inc. has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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
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