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Nib Health Funds

Nib Health Funds, established in 1952, is a prominent Australian health insurance provider headquartered in Newcastle, New South Wales. With a strong presence across Australia, Nib offers a diverse range of health insurance products, including hospital and extras cover, tailored to meet the needs of individuals and families. Renowned for its commitment to customer service and innovative health solutions, Nib Health Funds has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of digital health services that enhance member experience. As a key player in the health insurance industry, Nib is dedicated to promoting better health outcomes and providing value-driven coverage, making it a trusted choice for many Australians seeking comprehensive health protection.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nib Health Funds's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Nib Health Funds's score of 35 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nib Health Funds's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nib Health Funds reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,011,500 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 25,300 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 202,300 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 11,783,900 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 25% absolute reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a FY20 baseline and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030. Notably, Nib has already achieved a significant milestone by halving its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a FY21 baseline. Looking ahead, Nib is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040 across all scopes. This long-term goal aligns with their science-based targets, which are designed to ensure that their emissions reduction strategies are in line with climate science. The company is actively working towards these targets, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action within the health insurance sector in Australia.

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202120222023
Scope 1
23,800
000
00,000
Scope 2
419,400
00,000
000,000
Scope 3
6,474,100
0,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nib Health Funds's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very 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 Nib Health Funds is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nib Health Funds is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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