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Cencora, Inc.
Pharmaceutical Preparation ManufacturingUnited States
Last verified 9 days agocencora.com
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.
66
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+24 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.243
02025
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 132% since 0
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Cencora, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
Cencora, Inc., a US-based pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing company, has actively reported its carbon emissions and set ambitious climate commitments.
For 2025, Cencora projects its Scope 1 emissions to be approximately 189.96 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions at about 79.88 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at roughly 46.14 billion kg CO2e. The total market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions are estimated to be around 269.84 million kg CO2e.
In 2024, Cencora reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 135.09 million kg CO2e. Their Scope 2 market-based emissions were about 79.06 million kg CO2e, while location-based Scope 2 emissions were around 88.70 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 totalled approximately 40.50 billion kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (around 39.45 billion kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 625.84 million kg CO2e), and end-of-life treatment of sold products (about 120.24 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, in 2023, Cencora's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 108.71 million kg CO2e, and their Scope 2 market-based emissions were about 87.49 million kg CO2e. For 2022, Scope 1 emissions were around 124.04 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were about 87.64 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 23.63 billion kg CO2e. In 2019, Cencora reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 148.53 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of about 116.93 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 19.88 billion kg CO2e.
Cencora has committed to significant emissions reductions, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 54.6% by fiscal year (FY) 2032, using FY2019 as a base year. Additionally, Cencora commits that 82% of its suppliers by spend, covering purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by FY2027. These commitments align with the necessary reductions to keep global warming to 1.5°C.
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Cencora, Inc.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2032
54.6% reduction in Scope 1
AmerisourceBergen commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 54.6% by FY2032 from a FY2019 base year. AmerisourceBergen also com…
Behind target54.6%
2032
54.6% reduction in Scope 2
AmerisourceBergen commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 54.6% by FY2032 from a FY2019 base year. AmerisourceBergen also com…
Behind target54.6%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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