DaVita Inc
DaVita's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, DaVita 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).
DaVita has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into DaVita's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DaVita amounted to 250,134 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 DaVita decreased by 5.89%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
DaVita's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are DaVita's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of DaVita were 54,485 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has DaVita reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, DaVita's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 48.5%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), DaVita's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.53%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are DaVita's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, DaVita reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,293 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 195,649 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has DaVita reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, DaVita's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 24.64%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), DaVita's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that DaVita 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does DaVita use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, DaVita reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
DaVita's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into DaVita's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, DaVita reported 656,390 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 DaVita includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
DaVita's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are DaVita's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, DaVita reported total Scope 3 emissions of 656,390 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 96.28% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.72% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), DaVita's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that DaVita 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does DaVita disclose?
In 2024, DaVita reported emissions for 8 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 DaVita's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to DaVita's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 336,365 tCO₂e (51.24%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 111,068 tCO₂e (16.92%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 81,693 tCO₂e (12.45%)
DaVita's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into DaVita’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, DaVita reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 54,485 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 12,815 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.25 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
DaVita's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does DaVita's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, DaVita reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.25 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.65 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does DaVita rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, DaVita ranked 15 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
DaVita is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into DaVita's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, DaVita reported a total carbon footprint of 906,524 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.66% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to DaVita's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 72.41% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 21.58%. a