In 2023, Walgreens Holding disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.
Walgreens Holding also reported how it meets its energy needs through a mix of purchased and self-generated energy, offering insight into its sourcing strategy and level of energy independence.
Additionally, Walgreens Holding also disclosed progress toward renewable energy adoption, highlighting the share of total energy sourced from renewable versus non-renewable sources.
However, Walgreens Holding did not provide a breakdown of its energy sources or generation technologies, limiting visibility into its energy mix and the role of renewables versus fossil fuels.
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In 2023, Walgreens Holding consumed a total of 15.82 million Gigajoules of energy across its operations. Of this total, 4.83% was sourced from renewable energy, either derived from natural resources like biofuels, biomass, or biogas, or generated using renewable technologies such as solar or wind power. The remaining 95.17% was classified as non-renewable energy, coming from fossil-based fuels such as coal, natural gas, or crude oil, or from non-renewable generation technologies like nuclear power.a
In 2023, Walgreens Holding consumed a total of 15.82 million Gigajoules of energy, of which 4.83% was derived from renewable sources, including biofuels, biomass, biogas, solar, and wind power.a
This low level of renewable energy use highlights a heavy reliance on fossil fuels or other non-renewable sources, suggesting that Walgreens Holding has considerable room to improve its energy sustainability strategy.
Since 2019, Walgreens Holding's total energy consumption decreased by 14.42%, including a further 6.6% drop in 2023, highlighting a continued decline in energy use.a
Over the same period, the share of renewable energy remained relatively flat in the long term, but rose by 2.92% in 2023, which could signal new momentum toward clean energy transition.a
Overall, Walgreens Holding’s energy trends reveal a complex picture, with variations in total consumption and renewable sourcing. A closer examination of operational drivers and sourcing strategies is needed to fully assess the company’s environmental impact.