Environmental Data
Anthem’s dedication to environmental sustainability focuses on assessing and reducing the direct and indirect impacts of everything we do. Since establishing our goals, we have made measurable progress in our focus areas of energy and climate, water and use of materials.
Energy & Climate
Greenhouse Gas Reduction: Scope I and II CO2e in Metric Tons per 1000 Square Feet |
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Greenhouse Gas Footprint: Scope I, II and III CO2e in Metric Tons |
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Note: These numbers are self-reported and 2020 greenhouse gas emissions accounting is still undergoing 3rd party assurance.
Energy Consumption in Operations in MWh |
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2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
Total energy consumption* | 275,127 | 292,530 | 282,506 |
Electricity consumption (as a portion of total energy) | 217,139 | 226,443 | 227,477 |
Renewable energy generation | 8,010 | - | - |
Percent of renewable energy | 3% | - | - |
Percent of renewable electricity | 4% | - | - |
*Electricity, natural gas, stationary distillate fuel oil, motor vehicle gas
Energy Efficiency
As part of Anthem’s environmental policy and commitments, which include support for ENERGY STAR® and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings initiative, we invest in energy- and water-efficiency projects and track the performance of our larger, self-managed locations. Approximately half of Anthem’s real estate portfolio is self-managed, and the efficiency program has saved over $10 million since baseline year 2013. Buildings with an ENERGY STAR score of 75 or higher are eligible for certification. Anthem’s average score for 2019 was 84.
Energy Star Score
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Certifications
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Atlanta, GA |
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Cerritos, CA |
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Cincinnati, OH |
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Columbus, GA |
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Denver, CO |
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Harrisonburg, VA |
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Indianapolis, IN |
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Las Vegas, NV |
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Louisville, KY |
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Mason, OH |
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Norfolk, VA |
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Richmond, VA |
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Roanoke, VA |
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So Portland, ME |
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St. Louis, MO |
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VA Beach, VA |
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Waukesha, WI |
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Note: Due to COVID-19 and the resulting irregularities in office use from an occupancy and consumption standpoint, we are not reporting 2020 Energy Star scores. We will resume sharing scores for the next calendar year we have the most consistent office use and therefore energy data.
Water
Water Intensity KGal per 1000 Square Feet |
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Water Usage KGal per 1000 Square Feet |
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Note: This data applies to retail clinics and self-managed Anthem offices. In 2020, the total square footage of both was approximately 6.4 million.
Materials Management
Materials Management in Tons, Except Diversion Rate |
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2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
Disposed Waste | 714 | 1,909 | 1,794 |
Mixed Recycled Materials | 771 | 1,984 | 2,101 |
Electronic Recycled Materials | 123 | 173 | 132 |
Composted Materials | 380 | 483 | 515 |
Diversion Rate | 64% | 58% | 61% |
Note: This data applies to select self-managed Anthem offices. In 2020, the total square footage was approximately 4.4 million.