Cencora Inc
Cencora's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Cencora 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).
However, Cencora has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-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.  | 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 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Cencora's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cencora amounted to 223,786 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 Cencora increased by 12.25%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Cencora's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cencora's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Cencora were 135,087 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Cencora reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Cencora's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 260.46%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cencora's Scope 1 emissions increased by 24.26%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Cencora's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Cencora reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 79,063 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 88,699 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Cencora reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cencora's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Cencora 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does Cencora use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Cencora reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Cencora's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Cencora's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Cencora reported 40,504,084 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 Cencora includes a breakdown across 0 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
Cencora's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cencora's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Cencora reported total Scope 3 emissions of 40,504,084 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cencora's Scope 3 emissions increased by 56.51%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
Insights into Cencora’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Cencora reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 135,087 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 293,987 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.46 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Cencora's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Cencora's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Cencora reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.46 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.16 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Cencora rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Cencora ranked 10 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Cencora is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Cencora's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Cencora reported a total carbon footprint of 40,727,870 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 56.18% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Cencora's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.45% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.33%. a