Anthem
Anthem, Inc., a prominent player in the healthcare industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across various regions. Founded in 2004, Anthem has evolved through key milestones, including its rebranding to Elevance Health in 2022, reflecting its commitment to innovative health solutions. The company primarily focuses on health insurance and related services, offering a diverse range of products such as medical, dental, and vision plans. What sets Anthem apart is its emphasis on integrated care and technology-driven solutions that enhance patient experiences. With a strong market position, Anthem serves millions of members nationwide, consistently recognised for its efforts in improving healthcare accessibility and affordability. Its dedication to quality service and community health initiatives underscores its reputation as a leader in the health insurance sector.
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Anthem's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Anthem, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,096,415,500 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 18,854,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 86,057,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 7,076,415,500 kg CO2e, including substantial categories such as purchased goods and services (approximately 2,643,518,000 kg CO2e) and investments (around 4,203,704,000 kg CO2e). Anthem has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030. Furthermore, by 2028, Anthem plans for 75% of its suppliers, based on spend, to have science-based targets in place. These targets are part of Anthem's broader sustainability strategy, which aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects its commitment to addressing climate change effectively. The emissions data and commitments are sourced from Elevance Health, Inc., the parent company of Anthem, ensuring a comprehensive approach to sustainability across its operations.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 94,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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