Humana Inc

Country
United States
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Healthcare Plans
Employees
65,680
Ticker
HUM
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Humana Inc. is a leading healthcare insurance company that primarily focuses on offering comprehensive health insurance products and services. It operates in the insurance sector and is a significant ...

Humana Inc's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Humana Inc 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).

Humana Inc has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Humana Inc's Impact Report 2024
a. Humana Inc's Impact Report 2024
b. Humana Inc's Impact Report 2023
b. Humana Inc's Impact Report 2023
c. Humana Inc's CSR Report 2020
c. Humana Inc's CSR Report 2020

Insights into Humana Inc's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Humana Inc amounted to 100,372 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 Humana Inc decreased by 3.9%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Humana Inc's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202409.5 k19 k28.5 k38 ktCO2e+123%-4%-16%-2%-2%+33%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Humana Inc's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Humana Inc were 37,480 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Humana Inc reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Humana Inc's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 128.43%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Humana Inc's Scope 1 emissions increased by 33.07%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Humana Inc's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Humana Inc reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 58,562 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 62,892 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Humana Inc reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Humana Inc's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 27.11%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Humana Inc's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 17.55% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does Humana Inc use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Humana Inc reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Humana Inc's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Humana Inc's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Humana Inc reported 7,340,524 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 Humana Inc includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 10 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a

Humana Inc's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202402 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e-23%+115%+3430%+24%-10%+22%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Humana Inc's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Humana Inc reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,340,524 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 0% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 100% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Humana Inc reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Humana Inc's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 7,841.63%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Humana Inc's Scope 3 emissions increased by 21.83%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Humana Inc disclose?

In 2024, Humana Inc reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of Humana Inc's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Humana Inc's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Investments (Cat. 15): 2,637,298 tCO₂e (100%)

Humana Inc's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Investments(Cat. 15)(100.0%)

Insights into Humana Inc’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Humana Inc reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 37,480 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 117,751 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.32 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Humana Inc's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00010,000200,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2002,00020,000100,0001,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Molina HealthcareYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,890 tCO2eRevenue: $M 40,646Scope 1 Intensity: 0.17 tCO2e/$MCigna GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 14,193 tCO2eRevenue: $M 195,227Scope 1 Intensity: 0.07 tCO2e/$MAbbott LaboratoriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 502,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,950Scope 1 Intensity: 11.97 tCO2e/$MEli Lilly and CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 192,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 45,043Scope 1 Intensity: 4.26 tCO2e/$MBristol-Myers SquibbYear: 2024Scope 1: 206,726 tCO2eRevenue: $M 48,300Scope 1 Intensity: 4.28 tCO2e/$MJohnson & JohnsonYear: 2024Scope 1: 314,690 tCO2eRevenue: $M 88,820Scope 1 Intensity: 3.54 tCO2e/$MExact SciencesYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,121 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,759Scope 1 Intensity: 4.39 tCO2e/$MHCA HealthcareYear: 2022Scope 1: 755 tCO2eRevenue: $M 60,400Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MWalgreens Boots AllianceYear: 2024Scope 1: 284,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 147,655Scope 1 Intensity: 1.92 tCO2e/$MWest Pharmaceutical ServicesYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,327 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,893Scope 1 Intensity: 10.83 tCO2e/$MCooper CompaniesYear: 2024Scope 1: 58,155 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,895Scope 1 Intensity: 14.93 tCO2e/$MCenteneYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,998 tCO2eRevenue: $M 154,052Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MBiogenYear: 2024Scope 1: 56,611 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,676Scope 1 Intensity: 5.85 tCO2e/$MGuardant HealthYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,659 tCO2eRevenue: $M 564Scope 1 Intensity: 2.94 tCO2e/$MModernaYear: 2023Scope 1: 11,240 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,754Scope 1 Intensity: 1.66 tCO2e/$MPfizerYear: 2024Scope 1: 613,218 tCO2eRevenue: $M 63,627Scope 1 Intensity: 9.64 tCO2e/$MUnitedHealth GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 105,782 tCO2eRevenue: $M 400,235Scope 1 Intensity: 0.26 tCO2e/$MAbbVieYear: 2024Scope 1: 300,072 tCO2eRevenue: $M 56,334Scope 1 Intensity: 5.33 tCO2e/$MThermo Fisher ScientificYear: 2024Scope 1: 315,843 tCO2eRevenue: $M 42,879Scope 1 Intensity: 7.37 tCO2e/$MMerck & Co IncYear: 2024Scope 1: 721,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 64,168Scope 1 Intensity: 11.24 tCO2e/$MAlignment HealthcareYear: 2023Scope 1: 131 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,824Scope 1 Intensity: 0.07 tCO2e/$MIDEXX LaboratoriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,461 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,898Scope 1 Intensity: 4.74 tCO2e/$MElevance HealthYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,390 tCO2eRevenue: $M 176,781Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MCVS HealthYear: 2024Scope 1: 261,522 tCO2eRevenue: $M 372,804Scope 1 Intensity: 0.70 tCO2e/$MHumana IncYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,480 tCO2eRevenue: $M 117,751Scope 1 Intensity: 0.32 tCO2e/$M

How does Humana Inc's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Humana Inc reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.32 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.9 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Humana Inc rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Humana Inc ranked 8 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Humana Inc is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Humana Inc's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Humana Inc reported a total carbon footprint of 7,440,896 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 21.39% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Humana Inc's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.65% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.85%. a

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