Better Health for All

DaVita's core business, kidney care services, delivers exceptional health benefits. In 2024, the company facilitated nearly 8,200 kidney transplants, the highest in its history, and 15% of patients received treatment through home dialysis, enhancing accessibility.

Value-based care arrangements with approximately 1,300 nephrologists led to a 16% increase in optimal start rates for patients transitioning to dialysis, with improved patient outcomes demonstrated by October 2024. The company expanded its Kidney Contracting Entities to 22 and increased global access to care by expanding into 14 countries. In 2023, DaVita supported its healthcare workforce by expanding its Clinical Ladders program, resulting in over 20,000 promotions, and funded over 2,000 nursing degrees through its Bridge to Your Dreams program.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

No evidence was found in the provided articles regarding DaVita's fair trade certifications, supplier audit frequency, forced or child labor incidents, supply chain traceability, remediation speed for violations, ethical clause coverage in supplier contracts, share of spend on high-risk materials, or supplier diversity spend. The articles focus on environmental goals and internal business ethics, explicitly stating they do not address specific supplier practices or certifications related to fair trade and ethical sourcing. DaVita HealthCare Partners has committed to reducing its carbon emissions by 50% by 2025.

They aim for supply chain partners representing 70% of emissions to set climate change goals by the same year. DaVita HealthCare Partners faced legal challenges with a $34 million settlement over allegations of illegal kickbacks. While these issues pertain to business ethics rather than supply chain ethics, they underscore the importance of transparency and ethical conduct within the organization.

Honest & Fair Business

DaVita has faced significant ethical controversies, including a $34 million settlement in July 2024 to resolve allegations of illegal kickbacks.

The company is also facing a proposed class-action lawsuit, filed in May 2025, alleging anti-competitive practices to inflate dialysis costs. These issues, along with a history of investigations, led to a five-year Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA) with the OIG. Under the CIA, an Independent Monitor oversees various aspects of DaVita's compliance, and the Board Compliance Committee retains a Compliance Advisor to review the effectiveness of the compliance program, indicating a rigorous third-party verification framework. DaVita maintains a comprehensive Anticorruption Policy, effective August 2023, which applies to its international operations, US teammates involved in international business, and vendors. This policy prohibits corrupt activities, requires accurate records and internal controls, and includes a non-retaliation clause for reporting. The company also has a Disclosure Program with a confidential, anonymous, and third-party managed toll-free hotline, emphasizing a non-retaliation policy for whistle-blowers. The company has not had any financial restatements in the past five years, with historical restatements in 2015 related to the retrospective application of new accounting standards.

Kind to Animals

DaVita Inc. operates in the Health Care – Hospital/Nursing Management industry, providing kidney care services.

The company is noted for 'No Animal Exploitation'. Given its service-oriented business model, the company does not engage in activities such as animal testing, the production of animal-derived products, animal agriculture, or operations that directly impact wildlife habitats. Therefore, all animal welfare KPIs are not applicable to its core business.

Planet-Friendly Business

DaVita's climate action goals, approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in 2021, are designed to maintain global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius thresholds.

The company achieved its 2025 carbon reduction goal three years early, reducing operational emissions by 77% from a 2018 baseline. In December 2021, DaVita powered 100% of its North American operations with renewable energy. The company saved over 100 million gallons of water in 2023, surpassing its 2025 water conservation goal of 240 million gallons since 2021. In February 2023, DaVita completed its first net-zero dialysis center in Conyers, Georgia. In 2023, DaVita received a climate change score of 'A-' from CDP, placing it in the highest 'Leadership' category.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

In 2022, DaVita focused on economic mobility and community engagement, including a $15 million deposit in HOPE and joining the Colorado Health Careers Collaborative

. The company also awarded its first higher education scholarship and piloted culturally relevant patient education . In 2021, DaVita held a 'Week of Belonging' for teammates to foster an environment that appreciates diverse perspectives and published its inaugural Diversity & Belonging report emphasizing commitment to diversity and inclusion . No cultural appropriation incidents were reported.

Safe & Smart Tech

DaVita experienced two data breaches within the past year. In July 2024, 67,443 patients were affected by a data breach involving tracking tools on its website and mobile app that potentially transmitted user information, including IP addresses, usernames, and demographic details, to third-party providers

. In April 2025, the Interlock ransomware group leaked approximately 1.5 terabytes of DaVita's data, including sensitive patient records and financial information, following a ransomware incident . The company activated incident response protocols, isolated affected systems, and engaged external cybersecurity experts . The July 2024 incident also led to the removal of non-compliant tracking codes and implementation of additional HIPAA training for employees, indicating a compliance gap . DaVita integrates AI into its operations, emphasizing ethical considerations and patient privacy , and addresses AI biases through ongoing research to ensure equitable healthcare decisions .

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

DaVita has implemented several waste reduction initiatives. The company deployed reusable sharps containers in 81% of its centers, diverting over 404 tons of plastic from landfills

. It also diverted more than 354,610 pounds of electronic waste from landfills . Since 2016, DaVita has donated 30,000 meals through food waste recovery initiatives . Additionally, a pilot recycling program for dialyzers was initiated, aiming to offset 350,000 pounds of waste .