DENVER, Oct. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Inc.
(NYSE: DVA), a leading independent medical group and a leading
provider of kidney care services in the United States, today announced that the
company has been recognized, for the first time, by the Dow Jones
Sustainability Indices (DJSI) as one of only six companies in the
Health Care Providers and Services Industry on the DJSI World
Index.
"We are honored to be recognized for our responsible social and
economic practices on this prestigious list," said DaVita Chairman
and CEO Kent Thiry. "We appreciate
the recognition of operating our enterprise ethically and
sustainably."
The DJSI World Index is the gold standard for corporate
sustainability and the first global index to track the leading
sustainability-driven companies based on an analysis of financially
relevant Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors.
Environmental Progress
DaVita strives to be an environmental leader in the health care
industry by innovating conservation, stewardship and sustainability
solutions that reduce their environmental footprint while providing
safe, effective care to patients.
In March of 2016, DaVita Kidney
Care set new five-year environmental commitment goals. The
plan focuses on opportunities to continue reducing its
environmental impact on energy and water use, waste production and
building and supply chain management. From 2012-2015, the company
saved over 350 million gallons of water, and its newest clinic
design is 18 percent more efficient that the previous design,
featuring LED lighting and energy- and water-efficient
equipment.
Social Programs
DaVita University, a continuing education and leadership
program, offers a variety of classes related to team building,
clinical training, management and leadership. DaVita Academy is a
DaVita University flagship program. The foundational content
provides teammates an opportunity to immerse themselves in DaVita's
distinctive culture during a two-day off-site meeting. It is an
invitation for teammates to develop themselves in a fun and
engaging atmosphere that is simultaneously highly informative. More
than 8,000 teammates attend Academy each year. Since 2011, more
than 44,000 teammates have attended Academy.
Governance
DaVita believes in driving a transparent culture of inclusion
and aim to have people from a diverse background in leadership
positions. DaVita expanded the gender and racial diversity of its
board in 2016 to 45 percent, or five out of 11 members.
In addition to these highlights, DaVita is a pioneer in the area
of corporate social responsibility. DaVita supports numerous
programs dedicated to creating positive, sustainable change in
communities around the world and supporting the company's "Trilogy
of Care" - caring for our patients, caring for our teammates and
caring for the world. To learn more about DaVita's approach to
corporate social responsibility, please visit
DaVita.com/CommunityCare.
About DaVita Inc.
DaVita Inc., a Fortune 500® company,
is the parent company of DaVita Kidney
Care and HealthCare Partners. DaVita
Kidney Care is a leading provider of kidney care in
the United States, delivering
dialysis services to patients with chronic kidney failure and end
stage renal disease. As of June 30,
2016, DaVita Kidney Care
operated or provided administrative services at 2,293 outpatient
dialysis centers located in the United
States serving approximately 185,000 patients. The company
also operated 127 outpatient dialysis centers located in 11
countries outside the United
States. HealthCare Partners, a DaVita Medical Group, manages
and operates medical groups and affiliated physician networks in
California, Nevada, New
Mexico, Florida,
Colorado and Washington in its pursuit to deliver
excellent-quality health care in a dignified and compassionate
manner. As of June 30, 2016
HealthCare Partners provided integrated care management for
approximately 760,000 patients. For more information, please visit
DaVita.com/About.
Contact Information
Media:
Caitlyn Shuket
(303) 876-7547
Caitlyn.Shuket@davita.com
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