Walgreens Boots Alliance
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. is a leading global pharmacy-led health and wellbeing company, headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois. Established in 2014 through the merger of Walgreens and Alliance Boots, the company operates extensively across North America and Europe, with a significant presence in the UK and other international markets. The company primarily focuses on retail pharmacy, health and beauty products, and pharmaceutical wholesale, offering a unique blend of services that cater to diverse consumer needs. Walgreens Boots Alliance is renowned for its commitment to innovation in healthcare delivery and customer service, positioning itself as a trusted partner in health. With a strong market presence, Walgreens Boots Alliance has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its digital health services and a robust loyalty programme. This strategic focus has solidified its status as a leader in the pharmacy industry, continually adapting to meet the evolving demands of consumers.
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Walgreens Boots Alliance's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Walgreens Boots Alliance reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.3 million tonnes CO2e. This figure includes 296,000 tonnes from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and about 1.1 million tonnes from Scope 2 emissions, which are associated with purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for approximately 64,000 tonnes CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel and fuel-related activities. Over the years, Walgreens Boots Alliance has made notable progress in reducing its carbon footprint. From 2016 to 2023, the company decreased its total emissions from about 2.5 million tonnes CO2e to 1.3 million tonnes CO2e, representing a substantial reduction of approximately 48%. This achievement highlights the company's commitment to sustainability and climate action. Walgreens Boots Alliance has also received various scores from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), indicating a proactive approach to managing its environmental impact. The company has been actively engaging in initiatives aimed at improving its sustainability practices, although specific reduction targets have not been detailed in the available data. Overall, Walgreens Boots Alliance is demonstrating a commitment to reducing its carbon emissions and enhancing its climate resilience, aligning with industry standards and expectations for corporate responsibility in addressing climate change.
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Add to project2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 120,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,022,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 57,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Walgreens Boots Alliance 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.
