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Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited

Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited, commonly referred to as Star Health, is a prominent player in the Indian health insurance sector. Headquartered in Chennai, India, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, catering to the diverse needs of its clientele. Founded in 2006, Star Health has achieved significant milestones, including being the first standalone health insurance provider in India. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including individual and family health insurance plans, critical illness coverage, and travel insurance, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative features. With a robust market position, Star Health has garnered recognition for its commitment to quality service and extensive network of healthcare providers. Its focus on accessible and affordable health insurance solutions has made it a trusted choice for millions of policyholders across the nation.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited'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.

20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited's score of 20 is lower than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,435,700 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 1,505,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, with minimal emissions of 8 kg CO2e from Scope 1. This indicates a significant reliance on indirect emissions, particularly from energy consumption. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 6,911,300 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 293,840 kg CO2e from Scope 3, with no data available for Scope 1 emissions. This reflects a growing trend in emissions, particularly in Scope 2, which is indicative of their energy usage. Despite these figures, Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, suggesting a need for enhanced commitments to address their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction initiatives highlights an opportunity for the company to align with industry standards and improve its climate strategy.

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20232024
Scope 1
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0
Scope 2
6,911,300
0,000,000
Scope 3
293,840
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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