- Scope 3 emissions beyond business travel
- Uncertainty in the price of energy and fuel
- Geopolitical impacts on the price of fuel
- Potential increases in the price of energy and fuel impacting operations
- Extreme weather events impacting business services, distribution, and physical assets
- Rising economic prices of oil and gas
The Cigna Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, The Cigna Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 74.2K tCO2e/year (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 14.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 59.7K tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 10.5K tCO2e/year (business travel). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
74.2K tCO2e/year (market-based)
2022
Renewable Energy
28%
of total energy
Water Usage
186.0K kgal/year
2022
Energy Use
300.5K MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 14.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 59.7K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 10.5K tCO2e/year (business travel) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 74.2K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| 2021 | 112.6K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 51.1M tCO2e (2019) |
| 2019 | 136.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2016 | 76.4K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced combined Scope 1 and 2 location-based GHG emissions by approximately 9% over 2021
- Reduced combined Scope 1 and 2 market-based GHG emissions by approximately 31% over 2021
- Joined RE100, committing to 100% renewable electricity by 2030
- Reduced overall Scope 1 and 2 footprint by 44% since 2019 baseline
- Reduced water consumption by approximately 28% since 2019 at high-risk facilities
- Recycled approximately 700 metric tons of pill bottles and nearly 1,200 metric tons of cardboard from fulfillment centers
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from 2019 baseline
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2040
- Source 100% renewable electricity by 2030
- Reduce overall water consumption per square foot by 30% by 2030
- Reduce water consumption per square foot by 50% at high-risk facilities by 2030
- Achieve zero paper, plastic and e-waste by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Maintain carbon-neutral operations after 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainable health careProduct service and qualityHealth equityCommunity resilienceEmployee health, safety, and vitalityDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within Our WorkforceHuman capital developmentClimate change and emissionsSustainable operationsLeadership and accountabilityBusiness ethics and complianceData protectionResponsible supply chain