Kaiser Permanente, a leading integrated health care organisation, is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily in California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington. Founded in 1945, it has established itself as a pioneer in the health care industry, combining health insurance with medical services to deliver comprehensive care.
The organisation offers a range of core products and services, including health plans, medical services, and wellness programmes, distinguished by its emphasis on preventive care and coordinated treatment. Kaiser Permanente's unique model integrates care delivery with health insurance, ensuring that members receive seamless support throughout their health journeys.
With a strong market position, Kaiser Permanente is recognised for its commitment to quality care and innovation, consistently ranking among the top health plans in the United States. Its focus on member health outcomes and satisfaction has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider in the health care sector.
+9 vs industry average
Kaiser Permanente’s score of 31 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
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Industry performance
The Health Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 7% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Kaiser Permanente's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Kaiser Permanente reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 326,451,000 kg CO2e, comprising 264,203,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 32,248,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The organisation has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data for this year. Kaiser Permanente has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its overall greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This commitment was publicly announced in June 2022. Previously, the organisation had a target to reduce emissions by 30% by 2020 compared to 2008 levels, which reflects its ongoing dedication to addressing climate change and its impact on health. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all figures are reported directly by Kaiser Permanente Inc. The organisation continues to focus on sustainability initiatives as part of its broader environmental strategy.
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Kaiser Permanente’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
50% reduction in all scopes
we publicly committed to reducing greenhouse emissions by 50% by 2030
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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