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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.
+73 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, a company in the Health and social work services sector headquartered in the US, has reported significant greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. For the reporting year 2025, total emissions were approximately 26.9 billion kg CO2e. Broken down, Scope 1 emissions were around 268.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 407.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled nearly 26.3 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for the largest portion of Scope 3.
In 2024, total emissions were about 29.8 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 at approximately 237.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 608.8 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 28.9 billion kg CO2e.
The company has established robust climate commitments, aiming to reduce its overall environmental impact. Notably, CVS Health has set a Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 47% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline year. Furthermore, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 47% by the same year. Their long-term ambition includes achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with commitments to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, business travel, and downstream transportation by 90% by 2050, also from a 2019 baseline. In some reports, a broader goal of reducing overall environmental impact by at least 50% by 2030 is mentioned.
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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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