Payers earn Dow Jones sustainability recognition

UnitedHealth Group and Cigna have received recognition by the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, which evaluate companies’ stock performances based on environmental and social criteria. 

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UnitedHealth ranked second on the list of global constituents behind Microsoft, according to the payer, marking the 23rd time it has been represented on the report. It ranked in the 97th percentile within the Health Care Equipment and Services Industry category.

Cigna similarly made the cut, marking its fifth consecutive year on the indices, according to a Nov. 13 news release

In 2021, five payers — Cigna, CVS Health, Anthem, Humana and UnitedHealth Group — made the international yearbook for their sustainability efforts. Cigna earned a top Global Gold Class honor while CVS Health earned both Global Silver Class and Global Industry Movers honors.

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