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WALGREENS

Walgreens Boots Alliance, commonly known as Walgreens, is a leading pharmacy-led health and wellbeing company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1901, Walgreens has evolved into a prominent player in the retail pharmacy industry, with a significant presence across the United States and Europe. The company operates in various sectors, including retail pharmacy, health and beauty, and pharmaceutical distribution. Walgreens is renowned for its extensive range of products and services, including prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and health and wellness products, all designed to meet the diverse needs of its customers. With a commitment to innovation and customer care, Walgreens has established itself as a trusted name in the market, achieving notable milestones such as the merger with Alliance Boots in 2014. This strategic move has further solidified its position as a key competitor in the global healthcare landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does WALGREENS's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

3

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Maritime Transport 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.

5

Industry Benchmark

WALGREENS's score of 3 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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WALGREENS's reported carbon emissions

Walgreens, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data or reduction targets. Without available figures, it is unclear how their emissions profile looks in terms of Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions. However, the company is likely engaged in various climate commitments and initiatives typical of the retail pharmacy sector, focusing on sustainability and reducing environmental impact. As the industry increasingly prioritises climate action, Walgreens may be expected to align with broader corporate responsibility trends, although specific commitments or targets have not been disclosed at this time.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. WALGREENS's primary industry is Sea and coastal water transportation services, which is high 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. WALGREENS is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

WALGREENS is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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