Cigna Group
Cigna Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Cigna Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Cigna Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Cigna Group's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cigna Group amounted to 98,689 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cigna Group decreased by 2.7%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Cigna Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cigna Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Cigna Group were 14,193 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Cigna Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Cigna Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 29.49%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Cigna Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.56%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Cigna Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Cigna Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 53,965 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 84,496 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Cigna Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Cigna Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 43.23%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Cigna Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Cigna Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Cigna Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Cigna Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Cigna Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Cigna Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Cigna Group reported 7,015,734 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Cigna Group includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Cigna Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cigna Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Cigna Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,015,734 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Cigna Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Cigna Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 32,728.29%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Cigna Group disclose?
In 2023, Cigna Group reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Cigna Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Cigna Group's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,847,062 tCOâ‚‚e (97.6%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 84,128 tCOâ‚‚e (1.2%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 60,888 tCOâ‚‚e (0.87%)
Cigna Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Cigna Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Cigna Group reported a total carbon footprint of 7,114,423 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6,914.54% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Cigna Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.61% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.19%.