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Walgreens Boots Alliance, commonly referred to as Walgreens, is a leading global healthcare and retail trade services company headquartered in the United States. Established in 2014 through the merger of Walgreens and Alliance Boots, the company has a rich history spanning several decades, with roots dating back to the early 20th century. Its core operations encompass pharmacy-led health and wellbeing services, retail pharmacy, and beauty retail, making it a prominent player in the retail trade services sector, excluding motor vehicle and motorcycle sales.
With a significant presence across the US, Europe, and other regions, Walgreens Boots Alliance is recognised for its extensive network of pharmacies and health clinics. The company’s unique offerings include prescription services, health and wellness products, and exclusive beauty brands, positioning it as a trusted leader in healthcare retail. Its notable achievements include maintaining a strong market position and continuously expanding its service portfolio to meet evolving consumer needs.
+43 vs industry average
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s score of 79 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Walgreens Boots Alliance reported its Scope 1 emissions as approximately 245 million kg CO2e in 2024. Scope 2 emissions (market-based) for the same year were about 976 million kg CO2e. Their Scope 3 emissions in 2024 totalled approximately 11.607 billion kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (around 7.99 billion kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (approximately 1.257 billion kg CO2e).
Looking ahead to 2025, Walgreens Boots Alliance projects Scope 1 emissions of approximately 242 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of about 880 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions around 9.947 billion kg CO2e.
Walgreens Boots Alliance has committed to several climate targets. They aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% by the end of fiscal year 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, their Boots UK subsidiary, supporting the wider UK net zero transition, has pledged to achieve net zero Scope 2 emissions by 2030 and net zero Scope 1 emissions by 2035, contributing to a complete net zero target for the industry by 2040. In a separate target, Walgreens Boots Alliance previously committed to a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025 from a 2019 baseline. Data for Walgreens Boots Alliance's emissions and commitments are directly reported by Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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