McKesson Corp

Common Name
McKesson
Country
United States
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Distribution
Employees
45,000
Ticker
MCK
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
McKesson Corporation is a leading healthcare services and information technology company. It plays a crucial role in the distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical products. The primary function of M...

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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 3
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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).

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.

McKesson's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024040 k80 k120 k160 ktCO2e+15%-38%+17%-28%+7%+1%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

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.

What are McKesson's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, McKesson reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 152,129 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 153,783 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

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.

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.

McKesson's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024050 k100 k150 k200 ktCO2e
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

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.

McKesson's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202408.5 M17 M25.5 M34 MtCO2e-11%+37785%+1%+4%+8%+12%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 31,925,992 tCOâ‚‚e (98.03%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 398,635 tCOâ‚‚e (1.22%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 99,295 tCOâ‚‚e (0.3%)

McKesson's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(1.2%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(98.0%)

Insights into McKesson's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, McKesson reported a total carbon footprint of 32,802,791 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.

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%.

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