Cardinal Health Inc
Cardinal Health's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Cardinal Health completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Cardinal Health has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Cardinal Health's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cardinal Health amounted to 365,860 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cardinal Health decreased by 5.06%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Cardinal Health's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cardinal Health's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Cardinal Health were 160,150 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Cardinal Health reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Cardinal Health's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 9.52%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cardinal Health's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.77%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Cardinal Health's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Cardinal Health reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 204,723 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 205,710 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Cardinal Health reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Cardinal Health's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 38.59%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cardinal Health's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Cardinal Health 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does Cardinal Health use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Cardinal Health reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Cardinal Health's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Cardinal Health's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Cardinal Health reported 22,437,666 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Cardinal Health includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Cardinal Health's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cardinal Health's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Cardinal Health reported total Scope 3 emissions of 22,437,666 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 99.23% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.77% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Cardinal Health reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Cardinal Health's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 97,455.07%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cardinal Health's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 40.85%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Cardinal Health disclose?
In 2024, Cardinal Health reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Cardinal Health's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Cardinal Health's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 20,772,535 tCO₂e (92.58%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,235,380 tCO₂e (5.51%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 92,120 tCO₂e (0.41%)
Cardinal Health's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Cardinal Health's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Cardinal Health reported a total carbon footprint of 22,803,526 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 40.49% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Cardinal Health's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.4% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.9%. a