Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy[…]DaVita utilizes our 2025 environmental goals and our science-based targets approach as frameworks for all direct and indirect activities that could potentially influence climate change policy. DaVita has set two science-based targets (SBTs) that were verified by the Science Based Targets initiative in 2021. Both of these goals are in line with a 1.5C climate change scenario, which is in line with the goals set forth by the Paris Agreement to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. On a global level, DaVita is a member of RE100. RE100 is a global initiative bringing together the world's most influential businesses driving the transition to 100% renewable electricity. As such, DaVita has committed to achieving 100% of the electricity used across their global operations with electricity produced from renewable sources. On a federal level, DaVita is a member of the U.S. Department of Energy Better Climate Challenge, which aligns with science-based targets and our goal to reduce our Scope 1 & Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030. DaVita is also an U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Green Power Partner.
DaVita is headquartered in Denver, Colorado and works with many organizations around the Denver metro area to effect positive change as it relates to sustainability. DaVita collaborates with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) as a part of Colorado's Environmental Leadership program (ELP). This organization audits DaVita's Environmental Management System every 3 years to ensure it aligns with current regulations and ISO 14001. In 2021, DaVita was listed a gold level environmental leader by the CDPHE ELP, which is the highest level available in the program. DaVita also works with the Denver Regional Council of Governments on many initiatives including national Bike to Work Day which supports policy changes towards mobility and alternative transportation infrastructure. DaVita directly contributes to the improvement of the Denver's green spaces through monetary and volunteer support. DaVita collaborated with the Arbor Day Foundation again for Earth Day 2021 to plant thousands for trees around the US. DaVita teammates directly participated in 5 events with the Arbor Day Foundation. DaVita also supports Denver Urban Gardens, and other local environmentally focused organization. DaVita is a national United States Green Building Council (USGBC) member to support an increase in the amount of Green Building Space.