Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc
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.
| 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 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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 |
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 Walgreens Boots Alliance's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Walgreens Boots Alliance amounted to 1,365,000 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 Walgreens Boots Alliance decreased 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Walgreens Boots Alliance reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Walgreens Boots Alliance's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 23.24%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
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 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,081,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Walgreens Boots Alliance reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Walgreens Boots Alliance's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 34.05%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
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
- 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 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 Walgreens Boots Alliance 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
Walgreens Boots Alliance's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Walgreens Boots Alliance reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Walgreens Boots Alliance's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 34.17%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
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 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 147,655 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.92 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Walgreens Boots Alliance's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
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 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.24 , 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 11 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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