Better communities for a brighter tomorrow
At Walgreens, we’re proud to be your neighborhood pharmacy and honored to be part of the communities where we live, work and serve. But we aim to do more than belong, we strive to create a positive, lasting impact that improves lives today and builds a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow.
At the heart of what we do
For 125 years, Walgreens has been a cornerstone in local communities helping people lead healthier lives through personal care, trusted advice and accessible services. That commitment shows up in everything we do, from caring for patients, customers, and team members to protecting the planet we all share.
Today, with nearly 80% of the U.S. population living within 5 miles of a Walgreens, we’re uniquely positioned to create positive change right in the communities where we all live and work. We are delivering sustainable marketplaces where our customers and patients have access to the products and services that they need.
$5.8 raised
for AHA Nation of Lifesavers campaign
500M
supported through our Vitamin Angels partnership
Nationwide launch
PharmStart fully funded online education
99% waste diverted
across all distribution centers
38% reduced
Scope 1 + 2 emissions, exceeding 30% goal
7% reduced
Plastic packaging in fiscal 2025, on track to 2030 goal
Creating a more sustainable marketplace
Our ambition is to help drive progress towards a more sustainable retail pharmacy sector. But sustainability is about more than the environment. We put our patients, customers, and team members first—investing in their well-being, empowering our teams and relentlessly executing to deliver results in every store and every community. These efforts strengthen our ability to serve communities for generations to come.
Patients, customers and communities
- Committed to our patient and customer experience, with 100% of our owned brand products tested as part of our thorough product quality and safety programs
- Improved public health outcomes by donating $2.7M worth of free flu shot vouchers and reaching over 185,000 patients
- Engaged with communities by raising $5.8 million for the American Heart Association and hosting 800 Health Fairs that reached more than 12,000 patients.
Our team members
- Paved the way for pharmacists of tomorrow with our innovative PharmStart program
- Championed programs that facilitate inclusive careers with over 1,500 people completing our Retail Employees with Disabilities Initiative
- Supported each other through the Walgreen Benefit Fund, with over $3M of aid granted to team members experiencing hardship
Community partnerships that matter
- 38% reducation in Scope 1 & 2 emissions since 2019! Outfitted ~5,000 stores with smart lighting and ~3,000 with efficient HVAC systems during this time
- Implemented climate responsibility initiatives including diverting hazardous waste and investing in community solar
- Diverted over $17M of product from landfill and sent to communities in need through our extensive product donation and liquidation programs
Creating healthier futures, together
With stores, distribution and micro-fulfillment centers, and offices across the 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, we take our responsibility as a neighborhood pharmacy seriously. We are providing community-focused, convenient care and making everyday essentials more accessible.
Through our Sustainable Marketplace pillars— Our Patients, Customers and Communities, Our Team Members and Our Planet—we’re reigniting what makes Walgreens extraordinary: care, convenience and genuine connection in every community.
See our progress in action
Track our company milestones, read executive perspectives and discover how we’re reimagining pharmacy care across America. Real stories, real impact, real time.
Dive deeper into our impact
Walgreens publishes an Impact Report on an annual basis, in an effort to be transparent about our sustainability commitments and to show meaningful progress. It’s a mark of our commitment to our stakeholders, including patients, team members and communities, and a way to hold ourselves accountable as we continue to be the best corporate citizens we can be.