DaVita Sets Ambitious 2030 Community Care Goals After Surpassing Previous ESG Milestones
DaVita has unveiled a sweeping new set of 2030 Community Care commitments aimed at transforming kidney care, strengthening communities, advancing teammate opportunities, and accelerating environmental sustainability efforts. The announcement comes after the healthcare company successfully achieved or exceeded the majority of its previous five-year environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, reinforcing its reputation for delivering measurable results through long-term strategic planning.
The new framework reflects DaVita’s continued commitment to improving the lives of patients and communities while building a more sustainable and equitable future. Guided by the company’s long-standing “Trilogy of Care” philosophy — Caring for Our Patients, Caring for Each Other, and Caring for Our World — the 2030 commitments establish ambitious goals across healthcare outcomes, workforce development, community engagement, and environmental resilience.
DaVita leadership said the company’s latest roadmap builds upon more than two decades of innovation and progress in kidney care while responding to evolving healthcare and environmental challenges worldwide.
As we look toward 2030, we’re building on decades of progress and continuing to redefine what’s possible in kidney care,” said Javier Rodriguez, chief executive officer of DaVita. “Whether it’s expanding access to transplants, creating meaningful opportunities for teammates, or advancing more sustainable operations, these commitments reflect the impact our teammates make every day in the communities we serve.”
Building on a Strong Foundation
DaVita’s new goals follow a successful five-year ESG strategy during which the company reported significant progress across multiple areas of impact. The organization highlighted achievements in patient education, workforce engagement, sustainability initiatives, and community support programs.
Among the most notable accomplishments was the expansion of DaVita’s Kidney Smart® educational initiative. In 2025 alone, the company educated more than 40,000 individuals through the program, bringing the total number of people reached to more than 300,000. The initiative is designed to help patients better understand chronic kidney disease, treatment options, and lifestyle management before dialysis becomes necessary.
DaVita also reported supporting more than 8,000 patients in receiving kidney transplants during 2025, reflecting its growing focus on helping patients access transplant opportunities earlier in their treatment journey.
In addition to healthcare outcomes, the company achieved substantial progress in employee engagement and volunteerism. DaVita recorded an 85% teammate engagement score in 2025 and surpassed its prior volunteerism target by contributing more than 218,000 hours of community service. The company also supported more than 400 teammates in pursuing advanced nursing degrees and career development opportunities.
On the environmental front, DaVita achieved 100% renewable energy use across its current operations and exceeded prior sustainability targets by conserving 468 million gallons of water.
The company said these accomplishments provided the momentum and confidence needed to establish even more ambitious goals for the remainder of the decade.
Advancing Industry-Leading Kidney Care
At the heart of DaVita’s 2030 strategy is a renewed emphasis on improving patient outcomes and expanding access to life-changing kidney care services.
The company plans to improve quality of life for patients by reducing avoidable hospitalizations, which remain a significant challenge for individuals living with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. By focusing on preventive care, patient education, and coordinated treatment strategies, DaVita aims to improve long-term health outcomes while reducing strain on healthcare systems.
Education will also remain a central pillar of the company’s patient-care strategy. By 2030, DaVita aims to empower 150,000 patients to make more informed treatment and modality choices through expanded kidney education initiatives. These programs are expected to provide patients with greater understanding of home dialysis, in-center dialysis, transplantation, and disease management options.
Another major priority is addressing disparities in healthcare access among underserved populations. DaVita said it intends to narrow health inequities by increasing access to home dialysis therapies and kidney transplants for communities that historically face barriers to care.
The company also announced a bold transplant-related target: supporting 40,000 DaVita patients in receiving kidney transplants by 2030. The initiative reflects growing recognition within the healthcare industry that transplantation often offers improved quality of life and better long-term outcomes compared with prolonged dialysis treatment.
Investing in Economic Mobility and Workforce Development
DaVita’s 2030 commitments also place a strong focus on workforce engagement, professional development, and economic opportunity for employees, whom the company refers to as “teammates.”
The company plans to sustain annual teammate engagement scores of 80% or higher through 2030, maintaining a workplace culture centered on collaboration, support, and professional fulfillment.
Healthcare workforce shortages remain a major issue across the industry, particularly in nursing. In response, DaVita plans to advance 2,000 new nurses through its development and career advancement programs over the next several years. The initiative is designed to strengthen the healthcare workforce pipeline while creating meaningful long-term career opportunities for employees.
Volunteerism and community service will also remain key priorities. DaVita aims to contribute 300,000 hours of community service through teammate volunteerism by 2030, further expanding its involvement in local communities across the regions it serves.
Company leaders emphasized that workforce engagement and community involvement are closely tied to patient care outcomes and organizational success. By investing in employees and fostering a strong culture of service, DaVita believes it can create a more resilient and compassionate healthcare environment.
Strengthening Communities and Environmental Resilience
Environmental sustainability continues to play an increasingly important role in healthcare operations, particularly for organizations managing energy-intensive medical services. DaVita’s latest commitments demonstrate a continued focus on reducing environmental impact while strengthening operational resilience.
After achieving 100% renewable energy use across its existing operations, the company plans to maintain renewable energy-powered global operations annually through 2030.
DaVita also announced plans to assess climate-related risks across its facilities and invest in more resilient infrastructure and operational systems. The goal is to ensure continuity of patient care during extreme weather events, natural disasters, and other climate-related disruptions.
Water conservation remains another major priority for the company. Having already surpassed previous water-saving targets with 468 million gallons conserved, DaVita now plans to expand water conservation best practices across every country in which it operates.
The organization also pledged to support philanthropic investments benefiting 400,000 people worldwide by 2030. These initiatives are expected to include partnerships, healthcare access programs, educational support, and community resilience projects aimed at improving quality of life in underserved areas.
Continued Recognition for Sustainability and Workplace Excellence
DaVita’s ESG performance and corporate culture have continued to receive recognition from major global organizations and publications.
The company recently earned placement on Time magazine’s list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies and was recognized in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices for sustainability performance.
Additionally, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) named DaVita to its prestigious “A-List” for climate change efforts, highlighting the company’s transparency and environmental leadership.
DaVita has also been recognized by Fortune, USA Today, and Newsweek as an employer of choice, reflecting its ongoing focus on workplace culture, employee development, and organizational values.
Looking Ahead to 2030
As healthcare systems worldwide continue to face mounting pressures related to chronic disease management, workforce shortages, and environmental sustainability, DaVita’s new commitments position the company as one of the healthcare sector’s most ambitious organizations in ESG and community care leadership.
The company’s strategy combines measurable healthcare outcomes with broader social and environmental goals, reflecting a growing industry trend toward integrated corporate responsibility initiatives.
By focusing simultaneously on patient outcomes, employee opportunity, community engagement, and operational sustainability, DaVita aims to create long-term value for patients, healthcare professionals, investors, and communities alike.
With its latest 2030 roadmap, DaVita is signaling that the future of kidney care extends beyond clinical treatment alone — encompassing education, equity, environmental stewardship, and community resilience as essential components of modern healthcare delivery.
About DaVita Inc.
DaVita is a healthcare provider focused on transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients globally. As a comprehensive kidney care provider, DaVita has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for more than 25 years. DaVita cares for patients at every stage and setting along their kidney health journey — from slowing the progression of kidney disease to helping support transplantation. This includes ensuring they are supported at home, in dialysis centers, in the hospital and in skilled nursing facilities. As of March 31, 2026, DaVita served approximately 296,300 patients at 3,262 outpatient dialysis centers, of which 2,666 centers were located in the United States and 596 centers were located in 14 other countries worldwide. DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality, helped improve health access and worked collaboratively to propel the kidney care community to adopt a higher quality standard of care for all patients, everywhere
