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 2024, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,390,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 309,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,077,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 79,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing emissions across all scopes, with a target to decrease total emissions by 30% by the end of fiscal 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. In 2023, WBA's emissions were about 1,305,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 323,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,108,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has set specific reduction targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, aiming for a 30% reduction by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. WBA is also actively participating in the British Retail Consortium Climate Roadmap, which aims for net zero emissions across the UK retail sector by 2040, including net zero Scope 2 emissions by 2030 and Scope 1 emissions by 2035. This strategic approach underscores WBA's commitment to sustainability and climate action within the retail industry.
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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 participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
