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updated 6 months ago

WellCare Health Plans, Inc.

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WellCare Health Plans, Inc., a prominent player in the healthcare industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across various regions. Founded in 1985, WellCare has established itself as a leader in providing managed care services, particularly in Medicare and Medicaid programmes. The company offers a range of health plans, including Medicare Advantage, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, and Medicaid services, distinguished by their focus on integrated care and member support. WellCare's commitment to improving health outcomes has earned it recognition within the industry, positioning it as a trusted provider for millions of members nationwide. With a strong emphasis on community engagement and innovative healthcare solutions, WellCare continues to make significant strides in enhancing the quality of care for its diverse clientele.

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70

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

19

Industry Benchmark

WellCare Health Plans, Inc.'s score of 70 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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WellCare Health Plans, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Centene Corporation

WellCare Health Plans, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Centene Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, WellCare has not established any documented reduction targets or initiatives related to carbon emissions. The absence of specific emissions data and reduction commitments suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. Given its affiliation with Centene Corporation, emissions data and climate initiatives may be cascaded from this parent organisation. Centene Corporation's climate performance and commitments could provide insights into WellCare's potential future actions in this area. In summary, while WellCare Health Plans, Inc. does not currently report specific emissions figures or reduction targets, its relationship with Centene Corporation may play a significant role in shaping its climate commitments moving forward.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
18,879,000
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Scope 2
90,236,000
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Scope 3
2,756,367,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. WellCare Health Plans, Inc.'s primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for WellCare Health Plans, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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