Cencora, Inc.
Cencora, Inc., formerly known as AmerisourceBergen, is a leading player in the pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing industry, headquartered in the United States. The company operates across major regions, providing essential services to healthcare providers, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Since its founding, Cencora has established a strong market presence through its focus on innovative drug compounding, sterile preparations, and customised medication solutions.
With a reputation for quality and reliability, Cencora’s core offerings include specialised pharmaceutical preparations that meet stringent industry standards. Its strategic milestones and extensive distribution network position it as a key contributor to healthcare supply chains. Recognised for its commitment to safety and compliance, Cencora continues to play a vital role in advancing pharmaceutical manufacturing and patient care.
+23 vs industry average
Cencora, Inc.’s score of 61 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 132% since 0
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Cencora, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
Cencora, Inc., a pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing company headquartered in the US, has reported its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate commitments.
For the fiscal year 2025, Cencora reported total emissions of approximately 46.5 billion kg CO2e. This total comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 190 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of approximately 80 million kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling about 46.1 billion kg CO2e.
In fiscal year 2024, Cencora's total emissions were approximately 40.7 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 135 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of approximately 79 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to roughly 40.5 billion kg CO2e. The company's Scope 3 emissions in this year were predominantly driven by purchased goods and services, estimated at over 39.4 billion kg CO2e.
The company has established ambitious climate targets. Cencora commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 54.6% by fiscal year 2032, using fiscal year 2019 as the base year. This target is recognised as being consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, Cencora aims for 82% of its suppliers, measured by spend in purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by fiscal year 2027. Cencora also has a long-term aspiration to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, covering Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
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Cencora, Inc.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2032
54.6% reduction in all scopes
Cencora commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 54.6% by FY2032 from a FY2019 base year.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Data year: 2025
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