Focusing on
Climate and Health

Elevance Health is supporting community resilience and working to alleviate the effects of climate change on the healthcare system.

Across the U.S., communities experience the effects of climate change, including wildfires, hurricanes, flooding, and changes to ecological systems. Weather events often impact a community's infrastructure, exacerbating barriers to health such as food insecurity, inadequate housing, and lack of transportation.

Elevance Health is supporting community resilience and working to alleviate the effects of climate change on the healthcare system.

The Potential Impacts of Climate Change on Health

Environmental Sustainability Focus Areas Include:

Energy & Climate Performance

Pursue carbon-neutral operations for scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions

Renewable Energy

Procure 100% renewable electricity for operations

Supply Chain Sustainability

Engage with strategic suppliers on setting their own science-based GHG emissions reduction targets

Resiliency

Provide enhanced support to the people our companies serve, especially to people experiencing economic insecurity

Joining the National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health

The National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health represents a diverse group of prominent U.S. business leaders and public health and safety experts. The commission aims to help employers better understand the growing threats the current climate poses to human health and to take the necessary steps to build climate-resilient workforces.

Visit The National Health Action Alliance website to learn how Elevance Health is supporting the commission.