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Boots UK Limited Sustainability Profile

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Boots UK Limited, a prominent player in the health and beauty retail sector, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1849, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a trusted name in pharmacy, health, and beauty products. With a strong presence across the UK and Ireland, Boots offers a diverse range of services, including prescription dispensing, health consultations, and an extensive selection of cosmetics and skincare products. Renowned for its commitment to quality and customer care, Boots UK Limited stands out with its unique loyalty programme and exclusive product lines. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of innovative health services and a robust online shopping platform. As a leader in the retail pharmacy industry, Boots continues to enhance its market position through strategic initiatives and a focus on customer satisfaction.

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49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wholesale Trade 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Boots UK Limited's score of 49 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Boots UK Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

In 2023, Boots UK Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,118,135,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 79,400,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 43,253,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 995,482,000 kg CO2e. In comparison, the previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of around 1,147,975,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 79,136,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 42,708,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 1,026,131,000 kg CO2e. Despite the slight decrease in total emissions from 2022 to 2023, Boots UK Limited has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The emissions data is cascaded from their parent company, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., indicating a corporate family relationship that influences their sustainability reporting. Boots UK Limited's climate strategy is aligned with industry standards, although specific targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) have not been established or reported. The company continues to engage in climate-related initiatives, but detailed commitments or pledges remain unspecified.

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Scope 1
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
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0,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
2,727,000
000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Boots UK Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Boots UK Limited's primary industry is Wholesale Trade, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Boots UK Limited's Location?

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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 Boots UK Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Boots UK Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Boots UK Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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