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Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc

Common Name
Walgreens Boots Alliance
Country
United States
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Pharmaceutical Retailers
Employees
193,000
Ticker
WBA
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. is a prominent player in the pharmaceutical and health retail industry. As a global leader in pharmacy-led health and well-being retail, it operates through a network of ...

Walgreens Boots Alliance's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Walgreens Boots Alliance 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, Walgreens Boots Alliance has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Walgreens Boots Alliance’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Walgreens Boots Alliance's ESG Report 2024
a. Walgreens Boots Alliance's ESG Report 2024
b. Walgreens Boots Alliance's ESG Report 2023
b. Walgreens Boots Alliance's ESG Report 2023

Insights into Walgreens Boots Alliance's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofWalgreens Boots Alliance amounted to1,365,000metric 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 Walgreens Boots Alliancedecreased by 5.67%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Walgreens Boots Alliance's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024085 k170 k255 k340 ktCO2e-4%+13%-5%-8%-4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Walgreens Boots Alliance's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Walgreens Boots Alliance were 284,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Walgreens Boots Alliance reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Walgreens Boots Alliance's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 9.27%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Walgreens Boots Alliance's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.05%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Walgreens Boots Alliance's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Walgreens Boots Alliance reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,077,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 1,081,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Walgreens Boots Alliance reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Walgreens Boots Alliance's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 33.15%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Walgreens Boots Alliance's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Walgreens Boots Alliance's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Walgreens Boots Alliance use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Walgreens Boots Alliance reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Walgreens Boots Alliance's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240450 k900 k1.35 M1.8 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Walgreens Boots Alliance's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Walgreens Boots Alliance reported 79,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Walgreens Boots Alliance includes a breakdown across 0of 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

Walgreens Boots Alliance's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e-23%0%+9%+5%+23%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Walgreens Boots Alliance's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Walgreens Boots Alliance reported total Scope 3 emissions of 79,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Walgreens Boots Alliance reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Walgreens Boots Alliance's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Walgreens Boots Alliance's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Walgreens Boots Alliance's Scope 3 emissions increased by 23.44%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

Insights into Walgreens Boots Alliance’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Walgreens Boots Alliance reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 284,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 147,655 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.92 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Walgreens Boots Alliance's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2002,00010,000100,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2002,00020,000100,0001,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)SEli Lilly and CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 192,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 45,043Scope 1 Intensity: 4.26 tCO2e/$MJohnson & JohnsonYear: 2024Scope 1: 314,690 tCO2eRevenue: $M 88,820Scope 1 Intensity: 3.54 tCO2e/$MAvantorYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,502 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,784Scope 1 Intensity: 5.82 tCO2e/$MR1 RCM HoldcoYear: 2023Scope 1: 676 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,254Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$MHCA HealthcareYear: 2022Scope 1: 755 tCO2eRevenue: $M 60,400Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MWest Pharmaceutical ServicesYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,327 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,893Scope 1 Intensity: 10.83 tCO2e/$MCooper CompaniesYear: 2024Scope 1: 58,155 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,895Scope 1 Intensity: 14.93 tCO2e/$MMettler-Toledo InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,797 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,872Scope 1 Intensity: 7.18 tCO2e/$MCenteneYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,825 tCO2eRevenue: $M 163,021Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MBiogenYear: 2024Scope 1: 56,611 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,676Scope 1 Intensity: 5.85 tCO2e/$MGuardant HealthYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,659 tCO2eRevenue: $M 564Scope 1 Intensity: 2.94 tCO2e/$MMcKessonYear: 2025Scope 1: 72,223 tCO2eRevenue: $M 359,140Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MModernaYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,180 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,199Scope 1 Intensity: 4.12 tCO2e/$MIlluminaYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,836 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,372Scope 1 Intensity: 4.31 tCO2e/$MUnitedHealth GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 105,782 tCO2eRevenue: $M 400,235Scope 1 Intensity: 0.26 tCO2e/$MCardinal HealthYear: 2024Scope 1: 160,150 tCO2eRevenue: $M 226,841Scope 1 Intensity: 0.71 tCO2e/$MQuest DiagnosticsYear: 2024Scope 1: 111,724 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,872Scope 1 Intensity: 11.32 tCO2e/$MViatrisYear: 2024Scope 1: 95,438 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,739Scope 1 Intensity: 6.48 tCO2e/$MSSSolventumYear: 2024Scope 1: 146,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,254Scope 1 Intensity: 17.69 tCO2e/$MZimmer Biomet HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,191 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,679Scope 1 Intensity: 1.33 tCO2e/$MDexcomYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,328 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,033Scope 1 Intensity: 2.07 tCO2e/$MElevance HealthYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,390 tCO2eRevenue: $M 176,781Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MBioMarin PharmaceuticalYear: 2022Scope 1: 14,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,096Scope 1 Intensity: 6.68 tCO2e/$MWalgreens Boots AllianceYear: 2024Scope 1: 284,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 147,655Scope 1 Intensity: 1.92 tCO2e/$M

How does Walgreens Boots Alliance's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Walgreens Boots Alliance reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.92 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.12, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Walgreens Boots Alliance rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Walgreens Boots Alliance ranked 9 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Walgreens Boots Alliance is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Walgreens Boots Alliance's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Walgreens Boots Alliance reported a total carbon footprint of 1,444,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.43% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Walgreens Boots Alliance's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 74.86% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 19.67%.a

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