Bupa commits to Net Zero by 2040

Across global healthcare operations

John Brazier
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Bupa has announced its pledge to become a Net Zero company by the year 2040 across its global healthcare operations.

The healthcare and health insurance provider stated it has set "science-based targets" which are aligned to keep global warming to no more than 1.5°C, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure it makes "transformational progress" before the end of the decade. Bupa has set its Net Zero target across its global healthcare operations and value chain, including its investment portfolio. As part of its commitment, the firm is targeting a reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.  This is followed by a...

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