Humana
Humana Inc., a leading health and well-being company headquartered in the United States, has been a significant player in the healthcare industry since its founding in 1961. With a strong presence across various operational regions, including the Midwest and Southeast, Humana focuses on providing innovative health insurance solutions and services. The company offers a diverse range of products, including Medicare Advantage plans, individual and family health insurance, and wellness programmes, distinguished by their emphasis on personalised care and preventive health measures. Humana's commitment to improving health outcomes has earned it a prominent position in the market, recognised for its customer-centric approach and strategic partnerships. As a pioneer in the integration of healthcare and technology, Humana continues to shape the future of health management.
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Humana's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Humana reported total carbon emissions of approximately 50,933,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 3,695,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 4,262,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of around 42,976,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a 54.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2032 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Humana aims to cut its Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 30% by 2032, using 2021 as the base year. In 2023, Humana's emissions were reported as 35,817,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, with Scope 1 at approximately 4,097,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 1,355,000 kg CO2e. The company is actively pursuing a two-pronged approach to meet its Scope 1 and 2 targets, focusing on energy efficiency measures and transitioning to renewable energy sources through the purchase of renewable energy certificates (RECs) and power purchase agreements. Humana's climate commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their targets are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported by Humana Inc.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 36,525,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 75,812,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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