Cigna Group
Cigna Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Cigna Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cigna Group amounted to 100,342 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).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cigna Group decreased by 0.71%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Cigna Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cigna Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Cigna Group were 22,212 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Cigna Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Cigna Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 33.24%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cigna Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 34.14%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Cigna Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Cigna Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 23,453 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 78,130 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Cigna Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Cigna Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 33.24%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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.a
What methodology does Cigna Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Cigna Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
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 2024, Cigna Group reported 12,422,432 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Cigna Group includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Cigna Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cigna Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Cigna Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 12,422,432 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 55.92% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 44.08% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Cigna Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Cigna Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 52,330.81%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cigna Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 20.32%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Cigna Group disclose?
In 2024, Cigna Group reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Cigna Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Cigna Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,762,857 tCO₂e (54.44%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 5,475,575 tCO₂e (44.08%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 77,850 tCO₂e (0.63%)
Cigna Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Cigna Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Cigna Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 22,212 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 244,356 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.09 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Cigna Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Cigna Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Cigna Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.09 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.97, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Cigna Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Cigna Group ranked 5 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Cigna Group among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Cigna Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Cigna Group reported a total carbon footprint of 12,522,774 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 20.19% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Cigna Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.2% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.62%.a