Climate Policy Engagement Analysis
Climate Policy Engagement Overview: UnitedHealth Group (UnitedHealth) appears to have limited engagement with climate change policy, with limited but mostly positive top-line messaging on climate. It is a member of the US Chamber of Commerce which opposes US climate policy.
Top-line Messaging on Climate Policy: In its 2022 Sustainability Report, UnitedHealth recognizes some of the science of climate change and states support for emissions reductions in line with a 1.5C target.
Engagement with Climate-Related Regulations: InfluenceMap was unable to find evidence of UnitedHealth’s engagement with specific climate-related legislation or regulation. In the company’s 2022 CDP response, it stated that it engages “indirectly” with climate change policy but gives no further detail. In its Q1 2023 federal lobbying disclosure, UnitedHealth reported engaging on implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act, but did not specifically report engagement on the climate provisions in the bill.
Positioning on Energy Transition: In its 2022 Sustainability Report UnitedHealth states support for decarbonizing the US healthcare system.
Industry Association Governance: UnitedHealth offers limited transparency around its industry association memberships. The company published a list of its memberships in its 2022 Political Engagement Report but does not disclose the climate policy positions of each group, its role within the group, or how it attempts to influence their positions. UnitedHealth is a member of the US Chamber of Commerce which is actively opposed to US climate policy.