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Retail Trade Services
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CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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CVS Pharmacy, Inc., a leading player in the healthcare and retail pharmacy industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1963, CVS has grown to become one of the largest pharmacy chains in the country, with a significant presence across various operational regions. The company offers a wide range of services, including prescription medications, health and wellness products, and minute clinic services, distinguishing itself through its commitment to accessible healthcare. With a focus on innovation, CVS has achieved notable milestones, such as the introduction of its HealthHUB locations, which provide expanded health services. As a trusted name in the industry, CVS Pharmacy continues to enhance its market position by prioritising customer care and community health initiatives, making it a vital resource for millions of Americans seeking comprehensive pharmacy services.

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91

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

31

Industry Benchmark

CVS Pharmacy, Inc.'s score of 91 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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CVS Pharmacy, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from CVS Health Corporation

CVS Pharmacy, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. As a current subsidiary of CVS Health Corporation, any emissions data or climate commitments would be inherited from this parent organisation. CVS Health Corporation has made significant strides in addressing climate change, although specific reduction targets or achievements for CVS Pharmacy, Inc. are not detailed. The company is involved in various climate initiatives, including the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from CVS Health Corporation. While CVS Pharmacy, Inc. does not report its own emissions figures, it is part of a broader corporate commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon footprints across its operations. The absence of specific emissions data highlights the need for ongoing transparency and accountability in corporate climate commitments.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
157,199,000
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Scope 2
1,036,690,000
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000,000,000
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Scope 3
24,608,123,000
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0,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is CVS Pharmacy, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. CVS Pharmacy, Inc.'s primary industry is Retail Trade Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is CVS Pharmacy, Inc.'s Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for CVS Pharmacy, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

CVS Pharmacy, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

CVS Pharmacy, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 9% last year and decreased by approximately 54% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 87% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
87%
Employee Commuting
4%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Capital Goods
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%
Business Travel
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%

CVS Pharmacy, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

CVS Pharmacy, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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