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 Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Walgreens Boots Alliance conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.

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Total Waste Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Walgreens Boots Alliance's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Walgreens Boots Alliance generated a total of 915,000 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 72.35% of Walgreens Boots Alliance's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 27.65% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Walgreens Boots Alliance's Waste Recovery Rate

72%

How much of Walgreens Boots Alliance's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Walgreens Boots Alliance reported a total waste generation of 915,000 metric tonnes, of which 72.35% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Walgreens Boots Alliance is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Walgreens Boots Alliance reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2019, Walgreens Boots Alliance's total waste generation increased by 35.36%, including a 7.14% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.

Over the same period, Walgreens Boots Alliance's waste recovery rate increased by 32.54%, while holding steady in 2023, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.

Overall, Walgreens Boots Alliance’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.

Walgreens Boots Alliance’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered
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