- Climate change impacts on communities (wildfires, hurricanes, flooding)
- Medicaid eligibility redeterminations leading to potential coverage loss for millions
- Addressing health-related social needs (food insecurity, unstable housing, lack of transportation)
Elevance Health, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Elevance Health, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.1M tCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 18.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 86.1K tCO2e/year (location-based); Scope 3: 7.1M tCO2e/year. 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
7.1M tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% of total electricity
of total energy
Water Usage
54.9K kgal/year
2023
Waste
624 tons/year (disposed waste)
2023
Energy Use
190.3K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 18.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 86.1K tCO2e/year (location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.1M tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.1M tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2022 | 4.8M tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2021 | 11.8K + 73700 + 2947300 tCO2e/year |
| 2018-2020 | 1.0M MT CO₂e (Scope 1+2+3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 100% renewable electricity goal in 2021 (four years ahead of schedule)
- Maintained carbon-neutral status in 2023
- Engaged with 80% of suppliers by spend on setting science-based emissions reduction targets
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce operational emissions by 50% by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Ensure 75% of indirect spend suppliers have approved science-based targets by 2028
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Access to Affordable, Quality HealthcareHealth EquityDiversity, Equity, and InclusionAssociate Recruitment, Retention and DevelopmentCorporate GovernanceBusiness EthicsData Protection & CybersecurityRegulatory ComplianceClimate ResilienceGreenhouse Gas EmissionsResponsible Artificial Intelligence