Taking care of our planet
We're committed to a healthy environment
Sustainable Practices
Responding to the connection between environment and health
As a health care company, we know taking care of people requires taking care of the planet. We actively reduce our negative impact on the environment and pursue ways to make a healthier world for our members and communities.
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Optimizing Our Resources
We offset 100% of our electric power usage-related emissions with the purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates and reduce electric power consumption with energy efficiency projects.
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Building Design
Our headquarters buildings have earned the Well Health-Safety Rating and are Fitwel-certified in our five states. Our Texas and Montana headquarters are LEED-certified.
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Recycling and Waste Reduction
We reduce our impact by limiting paper consumption, recycling paper and electronics and composting organics from employee cafes.
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Supporting Biodiversity
Our urban beekeeping program and pollinator gardens support surrounding gardens and crops and promote conversations about sustainability.
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Transparency Initiatives
We participate in CDP and other disclosure programs to measure our environmental impacts, support sustainable supply chain practices and better understand where we can expand our efforts.
2023 Highlights
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578K
kilowatt hours saved with energy efficiency projects
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600K
honeybees hosted at seven locations in five states
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116K
pounds of organics composted
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1M+
plastic bottles saved with water dispensers in offices
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100%
of electric power usage-related emissions offset with Renewable Energy Certificates
Sustainable Investments
Supporting renewable energy initiatives
In 2023 we committed $450 million in funding toward renewable energy projects through tax incentives.
$58M
in renewable gas facilities
$300M
in the production of solar and wind energy over the next 12 years
$92M
in battery storage infrastructure to stabilize the renewable energy transition over the next three years