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Mckesson

McKesson Corporation, a leading player in the healthcare industry, is headquartered in California and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1833, McKesson has evolved into a vital partner for healthcare providers, offering a comprehensive range of services including pharmaceutical distribution, healthcare management solutions, and technology integration. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to supply chain management and its commitment to improving patient care through advanced data analytics and pharmacy services. With a strong market position, McKesson consistently ranks among the top companies in the Fortune 500, reflecting its significant impact on the healthcare landscape. Its dedication to enhancing operational efficiency and patient outcomes sets McKesson apart as a trusted leader in the industry.

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52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

30

Industry Benchmark

Mckesson's score of 52 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mckesson's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, McKesson Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 28,980,752,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 79,293,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 140,215,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based). The majority of their emissions, about 28,980,752,000 kg CO2e, stem from Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from the supply chain and other activities. McKesson has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% by FY2032, using FY2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans for 70% of its suppliers, based on spend covering purchased goods and services, to establish science-based targets by FY2027. These targets align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating McKesson's commitment to sustainability and climate action. Overall, McKesson's proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint reflects its dedication to addressing climate change while maintaining its position in the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology sector.

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195,949,000
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27,508,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mckesson's primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Mckesson is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Mckesson is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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