Healthcare
The Cigna Group (CI)
Data as of July 13, 2026
Environment story
Cigna discloses limited quantitative emissions data. Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions are not disclosed in provided filings. Scope 3 supply-chain emissions are undisclosed, triggering a 15-point deduction. No explicit net-zero target year is stated; no disclosed net-zero commitment date was found, triggering a 15-point deduction. The 10-K acknowledges climate-change risks (natural disasters, increasing frequency) but does not articulate a credible decarbonization strategy or investments in physical decarbonization infrastructure. No resource controversies (toxic waste, water, habitat) are documented in the provided materials. Greenwashing detection: No evidence of reliance on carbon offsets rather than operational reduction. No disclosure of supply-chain emissions >70% of footprint. Score reflects absence of disclosed climate commitments, missing Scope 3 data, and no stated net-zero target.
Criticisms on file
No material criticisms on file for this pillar.
Disclosed initiatives
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Climate Change Risk Acknowledgment10-K Risk Factors section identifies increasing natural disasters due to climate change as a direct threat to operations and supply chain. Company acknowledges operational disruption risks from climate events.
Social story
CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio is 310:1 (CEO total compensation $22.87M; median employee $73,674), exceeding the 200:1 threshold and triggering a 15-point deduction. No documented union-suppression activities or major strikes within 24 months are disclosed; no deduction applied. Leadership diversity data shows gender pay equity (female employees earn >99 cents per dollar of male counterparts on a U.S. basis; >99 cents globally). Specific percentages of women and underrepresented groups in executive/board leadership are not quantitatively disclosed in provided materials, but no indication of diversity below 30% threshold. No supply-chain human-rights hazards (cobalt, lithium) are documented; no deduction applied. The company reports diversity commitments, pay-equity monitoring, and leadership development initiatives. Score reflects high CEO-to-worker pay disparity offset by positive pay-equity practices and absence of documented labor disputes.
Criticisms on file
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High CEO-to-worker pay ratio (310:1), significantly exceeding 200:1 thresholdSource: CI_proxy.txt, Compensation Matters section; 2025 Summary Compensation Table
Disclosed initiatives
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Pay Equity MonitoringFemale employees in U.S. earn >99 cents per dollar of male counterparts; underrepresented group employees earn >99 cents per dollar of white employees (U.S.). Global female employee pay parity >99 cents.Supports fair compensation practices
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Leadership DevelopmentAgile leadership development strategy anchored on Cigna Group Leader Profile; mentorship, internships, and educational development programs for employees.Promotes internal talent pipeline and employee retention
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Diversity and Inclusion ProgramsProxy discloses commitment to non-discrimination, fair opportunity, and inclusion policies. Online learning and career development resources available to all employees.Supports employee engagement and career advancement
Governance story
Cigna operates with a single-class share structure (no dual-class voting supermajority), eliminating a 20-point deduction. Board independence is not explicitly quantified in provided materials; proxy states board composition includes independent directors and describes governance practices but does not disclose a specific percentage. Assuming standard large-cap independence practices (likely >75%), no deduction is applied, but this represents a data gap. Lobbying expenditures are not quantified in dollar terms in provided materials; the proxy references 'active, principles-based' lobbying but does not disclose annual spend. No evidence of active lobbying targeting climate-regulation rollbacks or consumer-protection weakening is documented. Significant regulatory proceedings are disclosed: FTC complaint (September 2024) regarding PBM rebate practices, settled in February 2026 without monetary penalty or admission of fault; AI-related litigation (claims of improper use of PxDx algorithm in claims evaluation); HIPAA voluntary audit (2025, no enforcement action). These do not rise to 'active' antitrust/fraud proceedings with material penalties at the time of assessment. Governance practices include clawback policies, anti-hedging/anti-pledging rules, stock ownership requirements, shareholder special-meeting rights (25% threshold), and proxy access. No shareholder rights plan exists. Score reflects strong governance framework, single-class structure, and absence of major active regulatory violations, offset by non-disclosure of board independence percentage.
Criticisms on file
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FTC complaint filed September 2024 alleging anticompetitive rebate practices related to insulin drug pricing; settled February 2026 without monetary penalty or admission of liabilitySource: CI_10k.txt, Risk Factors section
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Class-action litigation alleging improper use of PxDx algorithm to automatically deny claims without medical professional review; federal court allowed suit to proceed, finding potential 'abuse of discretion'Source: CI_proxy.txt, Shareholder Proposal section (Proposal 4 statement)
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Litigation alleging unauthorized sharing of patient medical information through website tracking toolsSource: CI_proxy.txt, Shareholder Proposal section (Proposal 4 statement)
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HIPAA voluntary security rule audit by HHS Office for Civil Rights (2025); no enforcement action or penalty, but company acknowledged participation and potential for subsequent compliance reviewsSource: CI_10k.txt, Risk Factors section (Privacy/Security section)
Disclosed initiatives
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Strong Governance PoliciesClawback policies exceeding Dodd-Frank requirements; anti-hedging and anti-pledging policies; robust stock ownership and retention requirements; annual board and committee evaluations; shareholder special-meeting rights (25% threshold); proxy access rights.Supports accountability and shareholder alignment
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Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) FrameworkChief Compliance and Risk Officer (CCRO) oversees ERM program covering strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks. Full inventory of top risks reviewed regularly with Audit & Compliance Committee.Enables systematic identification and mitigation of enterprise risks
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Shareholder EngagementBoard and Corporate Governance Committee oversee shareholder engagement. In 2025, company engaged with holders of ~42% of outstanding stock on governance topics; invited ~65% of shareholders to governance discussions.Enhances transparency and incorporates shareholder feedback into governance decisions
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