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 95 is higher than 97% 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
Health Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Health Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 7% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Cvs Health's reported carbon emissions
CVS Health, a leading healthcare services company headquartered in the US, is committed to reducing its environmental impact. In 2025, the company reported a total of approximately 26.9 billion kg CO2e across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. This breaks down into approximately 268.6 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 407.6 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 26.3 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate targets, including a Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 47% by 2030, from a 2019 baseline year. CVS Health also aims to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. Further, it has a long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, business travel, and downstream transportation by 90% by 2050, again from a 2019 baseline. In the near term, CVS Health aims for a 47% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, and a similar 47% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 2030.
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Cvs Health’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
47% reduction in Scope 2
Execute SBTi-validated net-zero target by reducing absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions by 47% by 2030
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
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