Walgreens Holding Co
Walgreens Holding's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Walgreens Holding 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 Holding 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 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Walgreens Holding's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Walgreens Holding 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 Holding decreased by 5.67%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Walgreens Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Walgreens Holding's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Walgreens Holding were 284,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Walgreens Holding reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Walgreens Holding'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 Holding'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 Holding's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Walgreens Holding 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 Holding reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Walgreens Holding'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 Holding's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Walgreens Holding's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Walgreens Holding use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Walgreens Holding reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Walgreens Holding's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Walgreens Holding's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Walgreens Holding 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 Holding 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 Holding's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Walgreens Holding's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Walgreens Holding reported total Scope 3 emissions of 79,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Walgreens Holding reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Walgreens Holding's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Walgreens Holding's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Walgreens Holding'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 Holding’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Walgreens Holding 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 Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Walgreens Holding's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Walgreens Holding reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.92 tCO₂e 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 Holding rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Walgreens Holding ranked 9 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Walgreens Holding is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Walgreens Holding's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Walgreens Holding 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 Holding'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