Environmental stewardship
We believe that where we live and the air we breathe profoundly impact our health.
And we know that a changing climate is harming people’s physical and mental health.
This is why we’re committed to doing business in a way that keeps the environment healthy and protects our members and communities — particularly those most vulnerable — from the worst impacts of extreme heat and cold, wildfires, and other climate threats.
We were the first health care organization in the U.S. to be certified carbon neutral in 2020. But the work does not stop there.
We’ve pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, with a goal of reaching net zero by 2050. We will:
- Purchase medical products, facility supplies, and building materials that meet our environmental standards
- Reuse, recycle, or compost more waste (excluding medical and hazardous waste) and reduce the toxicity of waste
- Improve our water and energy efficiency
Learn more by reading our Sustainability Report.
