- Rising drug prices in the U.S.
- Opioid abuse epidemic in the U.S.
- Impact of natural disasters (Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria) on operations and communities.
- Global warming and climate change.
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2018-09-01 to 2018-08-31 reporting, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.1M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 370.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.6M tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 120.0K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.1M tCO2e/year
2018-09-01 to 2018-08-31
Waste
670.0K tons/year
2018-09-01 to 2018-08-31
Energy Use
4.5K GWh/year
2018-09-01 to 2018-08-31
📊 Emissions by Scope (2018-09-01 to 2018-08-31)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 370.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.6M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 120.0K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total Company CO2e emissions by 9.6% from fiscal 2017 to 2,129,000 metric tonnes; 15.3% reduction since baseline year 2016.
- Improved recycling rate to 54%, up 1 percentage point from fiscal 2016.
- 93% of waste diverted from landfill at Walgreens U.S. distribution facilities.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce energy use 20% by 2020 (Walgreens U.S. commitment)
📅 Medium-term
- Phase down high Global Warming Potential gases in refrigeration by 2025 (CGF commitment)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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