Mckesson
McKesson Corporation, a leading player in the healthcare industry, is headquartered in California and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1833, McKesson has evolved into a vital partner for healthcare providers, offering a comprehensive range of services including pharmaceutical distribution, healthcare management solutions, and technology integration. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to supply chain management and its commitment to improving patient care through advanced data analytics and pharmacy services. With a strong market position, McKesson consistently ranks among the top companies in the Fortune 500, reflecting its significant impact on the healthcare landscape. Its dedication to enhancing operational efficiency and patient outcomes sets McKesson apart as a trusted leader in the industry.
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Mckesson's score of 45 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Mckesson's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, McKesson Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 79,293,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 140,582,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 28,980,752,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by FY2032, using FY2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, McKesson aims for 70% of its suppliers, based on spend for purchased goods and services, to establish science-based targets by FY2027. These targets align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating McKesson's proactive approach to climate action and sustainability in the pharmaceutical sector.
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Get Started| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 92,194,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 188,912,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 28,733,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Mckesson is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
