Walgreens Boots Alliance
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
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Industry Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Walgreens Boots Alliance's reported carbon emissions
Walgreens Boots Alliance Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments
Walgreens Boots Alliance, headquartered in the US, operates within the retail trade services industry. The company's climate strategy focuses on reducing its environmental impact, with comprehensive data available for its global operations.
Latest Emissions Data (Fiscal Year 2025): In fiscal year 2025, Walgreens Boots Alliance reported a total of approximately 10.15 billion kg CO2e across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. This breaks down into:
- Scope 1: Approximately 242 million kg CO2e.
- Scope 2 (Market-Based): Approximately 880 million kg CO2e.
- Scope 3: Approximately 9.95 billion kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 7.32 billion kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (approximately 701 million kg CO2e).
Previous Years' Emissions:
- Fiscal Year 2024: Total emissions were approximately 12.85 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 at approximately 245 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 976 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 11.61 billion kg CO2e.
- Fiscal Year 2023: Total emissions were approximately 1.49 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2, market-based), with Scope 1 at approximately 323 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 1.11 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 was reported at approximately 64 million kg CO2e.
- Fiscal Year 2022: Total emissions (Scope 1 and 2, market-based) were approximately 1.50 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 323 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 1.18 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 was reported at approximately 61 million kg CO2e.
- Fiscal Year 2021: Total emissions were approximately 1.62 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2, market-based), with Scope 1 at approximately 339 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 1.28 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 was reported at approximately 56 million kg CO2e.
- Fiscal Year 2020: Total emissions were approximately 1.84 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 at approximately 301 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 1.48 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 56 million kg CO2e.
- Fiscal Year 2019: Total emissions (Scope 1 and 2) were approximately 1.76 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 264 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 1.50 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.
- Fiscal Year 2018: Total emissions were approximately 2.16 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 401 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 1.56 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 120 million kg CO2e.
- Fiscal Year 2017: Total emissions were approximately 2.35 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 368 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 1.86 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 123 million kg CO2e.
- Fiscal Year 2016: Total emissions were approximately 2.50 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 120 million kg CO2e (combining stationary combustion and process emissions), Scope 2 at approximately 2.02 billion kg CO2e (purchased electricity), and Scope 3 at approximately 57 million kg CO2e.
Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets: Walgreens Boots Alliance has established several climate reduction targets:
- An overarching ambition to reduce total emissions by 30% by the end of fiscal year 2030, compared to a fiscal year 2019 baseline.
- Specifically, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% by fiscal year 2030 from a fiscal year 2019 baseline.
- Boots UK, part of Walgreens Boots Alliance, is collaborating with other UK retailers to support the UK's net zero transition. This includes a commitment for net zero Scope 1 emissions by 2035 and net zero Scope 2 emissions by 2030.
- Previously, Walgreens committed to reducing its Scope 1 emissions by 20% by 2025 from a 2019 baseline, and its Scope 2 emissions by 20% by 2025 from a 2019 baseline.
Walgreens Boots Alliance's data is not cascaded from a parent organisation, and the company's performance is sourced from its own reporting.
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Walgreens Boots Alliance’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2030
30% reduction in Scope 2
WBA set a target to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% from a 2019 baseline by the end of fiscal 2030.
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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