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CVS Health Corporation, headquartered in the United States, is a leading entity in the health and social work services industry (NAICS 85). Founded in 1963, CVS Health has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the acquisition of Aetna in 2018, which enhanced its position in the healthcare market. The company operates primarily in the United States, providing a comprehensive range of services including pharmacy benefit management, retail pharmacy, and health insurance.
CVS Health is renowned for its innovative approach to healthcare delivery, offering unique services such as MinuteClinic, which provides convenient access to urgent care. With a strong market presence, CVS Health is committed to improving patient outcomes and enhancing community health, making it a pivotal player in the evolving landscape of healthcare services.
+74 vs industry average
Cvs Health’s score of 96 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Health Services has typical carbon intensity
The Health Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 23% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
CVS Health reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 27.3 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 268.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 407.6 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and about 26.3 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2024, CVS Health's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions were approximately 29.7 billion kg CO2e. This comprised about 237.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 608.8 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2, and about 28.9 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
For 2023, the company's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions were about 25.6 billion kg CO2e. This consisted of approximately 269.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, roughly 714.5 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2, and about 24.6 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
CVS Health is committed to climate action with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated targets. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a 47% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, CVS Health commits to a 47% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 2030, also from a 2019 base year.
Long-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2019 base year. The company also aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, business travel, and downstream transportation by 2050 from a 2019 base year.
2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
CVS commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year.
2030
47% reduction in Scope 2
CVS commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 47% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
2050
90% reduction in scope 3 total
CVS commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, business travel, and downstream transportation 90% b…
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