- Rising costs of prescription and specialty drugs
- Access to care, particularly in rural areas
- Health disparities among underserved populations
- Climate change impacts on business operations and human health
- Uncertainty in the price of energy and fuel
- Data security risks
- Supply chain disruptions
The Cigna Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, The Cigna Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 68.2K tCO2e/year (market-based Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 14.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 54.0K tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 6.8M tCO2e/year (Category 1) + other categories. 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
68.2K tCO2e/year (market-based Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
32%
of total energy
Water Usage
129.8K kgal/year (international locations only)
2023
Energy Use
286.7K 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). | 14.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 54.0K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 6.8M tCO2e/year (Category 1) + other categories |
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 | 68.2K tCO2e/year (market-based Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2019 | 136.3K 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 3% over 2022 and market-based by approximately 8%
- Reduced Scope 1 emissions by approximately 3%
- Reduced location-based Scope 2 emissions by approximately 3% and market-based by approximately 10% over 2022
- Reduced overall Scope 1 and 2 footprint by 49% since 2019 baseline
- Sourced approximately 32% of global power needs from renewable electricity
- Recycled approximately 600 metric tons of pill bottles in 2023
- Recycled approximately 1,100 metric tons of cardboard from high-volume fulfillment centers
- Composted nearly 34,000 pounds of waste at Bloomfield, Connecticut headquarters
🎯 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
🌱 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