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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
CA
updated 24 days ago

Mckesson

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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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49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Mckesson's score of 49 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mckesson's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, McKesson Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 32,569,160,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 79,848,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 152,129,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 32,569,160,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses various categories such as purchased goods and services, employee commute, and upstream transportation. McKesson has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% by FY2032, using FY2020 as the baseline year. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects the company's commitment to maintaining global temperature increases within 1.5°C. Additionally, McKesson plans for 70% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by FY2027. In 2023, McKesson's emissions were reported at approximately 28,980,752,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase from the previous year. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability practices across its operations.

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188,912,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mckesson's primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Mckesson is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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