Walgreens Boots Alliance
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. is a leading global pharmacy-led health and wellbeing company headquartered in the United States. Established in 2014 through the merger of Walgreens and Alliance Boots, the company operates extensively across North America and Europe, providing essential health services and products. The organisation is primarily engaged in the retail pharmacy and health and wellness sectors, offering a diverse range of services, including prescription medications, health and beauty products, and personalised healthcare solutions. Walgreens Boots Alliance is renowned for its commitment to innovation and customer care, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its digital health services and a robust presence in the pharmacy sector. Its dedication to improving health outcomes and enhancing customer experiences continues to drive its success in the industry.
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Walgreens Boots Alliance's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,305,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 323,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,108,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled around 64,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel. WBA has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in total emissions by the end of fiscal 2030 compared to 2019 levels. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions, with specific goals for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, Boots UK, a subsidiary of WBA, has pledged to collaborate with other UK retailers to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Overall, WBA's ongoing efforts reflect a strong commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change within the retail sector.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 00,000,000 |
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Walgreens Boots Alliance 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.
