McKesson Corp
McKesson's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, McKesson 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).
McKesson has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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 McKesson's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of McKesson amounted to 233,631 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 McKesson increased by 6.26%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
McKesson's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are McKesson's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of McKesson were 79,848 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has McKesson reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, McKesson's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 36.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), McKesson's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that McKesson's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are McKesson's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, McKesson reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 152,129 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 153,783 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has McKesson reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), McKesson's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that McKesson 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does McKesson use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, McKesson reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
McKesson's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into McKesson's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, McKesson reported 32,569,160 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 McKesson includes a breakdown across 7 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
McKesson's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are McKesson's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, McKesson reported total Scope 3 emissions of 32,569,160 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 McKesson reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, McKesson's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 43,034.53%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), McKesson's Scope 3 emissions increased by 12.38%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does McKesson disclose?
In 2024, McKesson reported emissions for 7 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 McKesson's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to McKesson's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 31,925,992 tCO₂e (98.03%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 398,635 tCO₂e (1.22%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 99,295 tCO₂e (0.3%)
McKesson's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into McKesson’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, McKesson reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 79,848 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 309,009 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.26 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
McKesson's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does McKesson's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, McKesson reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.26 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.78 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does McKesson rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, McKesson ranked 2 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places McKesson among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into McKesson's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, McKesson reported a total carbon footprint of 32,802,791 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.34% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to McKesson's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.29% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.47%. a