CVS Health Corp
CVS Health's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, CVS 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).
CVS Health has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into CVS Health's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CVS Health amounted to 915,224 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 CVS Health decreased by 7.36%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
CVS Health's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CVS Health's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of CVS Health were 261,522 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has CVS Health reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, CVS Health's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 66.36%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), CVS Health's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.86%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are CVS Health's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, CVS Health reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 595,700 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 653,702 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has CVS Health reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, CVS Health's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 36.2%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), CVS Health's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that CVS Health's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does CVS Health use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, CVS Health reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
CVS Health's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into CVS Health's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, CVS Health reported 11,387,115 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 CVS Health includes a breakdown across 8 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
CVS Health's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CVS Health's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, CVS Health reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11,387,115 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has CVS Health reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, CVS Health's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 53.73%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), CVS Health's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that CVS Health's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does CVS Health disclose?
In 2024, CVS Health reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of CVS Health's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to CVS Health's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 9,853,462 tCO₂e (86.53%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 493,839 tCO₂e (4.34%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 292,446 tCO₂e (2.57%)
CVS Health's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into CVS Health’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, CVS Health reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 261,522 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 372,804 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.7 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
CVS Health's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does CVS Health's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, CVS Health reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.7 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.74, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does CVS Health rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, CVS Health ranked 12 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
CVS Health is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into CVS Health's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, CVS Health reported a total carbon footprint of 12,302,339 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.61% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to CVS Health's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.56% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.31%.a