Walgreens Boots Alliance

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NASDAQ: WBA

A global pharmacy-led health and wellbeing company that owns Boots and operates retail pharmacy chains.

CCI Score

42.23

June 19

Latest Event

WBA Publishes 2024 Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Walgreens Boots Alliance released its 2024 Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement, reaffirming its commitment to eliminating modern slavery and human trafficking in its operations and supply chains. The statement details robust due diligence measures, regular supplier assessments, comprehensive employee training, and transparent reporting mechanisms to ensure ethical practices throughout its global operations.

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Walgreens Boots Alliance is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

These companies are vocal in their opposition to authoritarian regimes. They publicly criticize oppressive policies and engage in advocacy efforts to promote accountability and transparency, even if their actions aren’t as extensive as those of Moral Leaders.

Latest Events

JAN

01

2025

WBA Publishes 2024 Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
76.38

Walgreens Boots Alliance released its 2024 Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement, reaffirming its commitment to eliminating modern slavery and human trafficking in its operations and supply chains. The statement details robust due diligence measures, regular supplier assessments, comprehensive employee training, and transparent reporting mechanisms to ensure ethical practices throughout its global operations.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

June 18

The company has taken significant steps to mitigate modern slavery risks by implementing strict supply chain due diligence, regular independent audits, comprehensive training programs for employees, and transparent reporting systems. These efforts are positive for labor rights and human rights practices and align with anti-fascist, worker-protective values.

2024 Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
JAN

26

2024

ESG Report Highlights Community and Economic Initiatives
57.01

Walgreens Boots Alliance released its 2023 ESG Report detailing its strategies across Healthy Communities, Inclusive Workplace, Healthy Planet, and Sustainable Marketplace. The report highlights significant community donations, supplier diversity spending, and environmental improvements that support marginalized communities and sustainable economic practices.
+70

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

June 18

The ESG report demonstrates strong ethical business practices by underscoring significant contributions to community health, support for underserved populations, and investments in diversity through supplier spending. These actions align with progressive, anti-authoritarian principles by promoting transparency and social responsibility.

Walgreens Boots Alliance 2023 ESG Report: Enabling Healthy Communities
+60

Economic and Structural Influence

June 18

The report emphasizes Walgreens Boots Alliance's economic influence through its commitment to a sustainable marketplace, including over $700 million spent with diverse Tier 1 suppliers. This demonstrates a positive structural influence that supports economic equity and inclusive growth, reinforcing anti-fascist business practices.

Walgreens Boots Alliance 2023 ESG Report: Enabling Healthy Communities
OCT

01

2023

Walgreens Responds to Migrant Child Labour Allegations in US Supply Chain
58.95

In response to allegations of migrant child labour within its US supply chain, Walgreens announced that it had promptly launched an investigation using a leading independent third party, terminated its relationship with the supplier implicated (Monogram), and reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy on child labour. The company emphasized its robust ethical trading standards and commitment to transparency through regular supplier audits.
+70

Supply Chain Ethics

June 18

Walgreens' immediate response to migrant child labour allegations—initiating an investigation with an independent third party and severing ties with the supplier—demonstrates a strong commitment to supply chain ethics and the protection of human rights. By enforcing rigorous ethical trading standards and transparency, the company showcases progressive business practices that counter exploitative labor conditions.

Walgreens responds to migrant child labour allegations within US supply businesses
JAN

01

2023

Walgreens PAC Contributions to Federal Candidates
-23.44

Walgreens, through its political action committee, donated a total of $238,000 to federal candidates in the 2023-2024 election cycle. The contributions were made to a mix of candidates from both major parties, reflecting the company’s active role in political financing.
-30

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

June 18

Walgreens' PAC contributions, totaling $238,000, illustrate corporate engagement in political financing. From an anti-fascist perspective, the use of corporate funds to support federal candidates can be seen as enabling political influence that may undermine democratic accountability and marginalized communities, especially given the mixed partisan allocation which potentially includes support for candidates with authoritarian leanings.

Walgreens PAC Contributions to Federal Candidates • OpenSecrets