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The company continues to progress on its corporate responsibility initiatives, including health equity and waste and carbon reduction, as outlined in its newly released ESG Report

Campaign casts churches as conduits for encouraging COVID-19 vaccination for children and families and combatting vaccine hesitancy among young adults

The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation’s $2 million grant will support students at Morehouse College, Spelman College and 10 additional HBCUs through UNCF

Walgreens launches virtual ‘Swear Jar’ aiming to raise $1.5 million with consumers, turning holiday frustrations into support and services for others

Western Dental, the NFL Alumni Association and Walgreens are providing free COVID vaccinations at a Halloween-themed event Saturday in Inglewood.

Today Walgreens launches its Walgreens Flu Index® for the 2021-2022 season to help communities track flu activity in their area and serve as a reminder to get an annual flu shot. Returning for its eighth season, the Walgreens Flu Index shows that to date, overall flu activity is 23% higher nationwide when compared to the 2020-2021 flu season. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211018005255/en/ Returning for the eighth seas

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WBA and Vitamin Angels commit to serving 500 million by autumn 2025

Oct 4, 2021 1:00 PM ET - Walgreens and Safeguard announced an exciting new collaboration with Americares to launch the Hope is in Your Hands program, which will provide 10 million handwashes to communities and families in need.

New “Hope is in Your Hands” program donates $300,000 worth of hand hygiene essentials to underserved

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 WBA increases representation of women and people of color in leadership roles, announces public release of EEO-1 diversity data

Team members will also receive an incentive for getting vaccinated against COVID-19

National initiative complements Santander’s commitment to promoting greater financial well-being for US consumers

 In conjunction with ringing the opening bell on the NYSE on 6/28 for The Beachbody Company, the Beachbody Foundation will celebrate by “ringing the bell” on a new chapter of opportunity for Chicago’s youth to lead healthier lives

In conjunction with ringing the opening bell on the NYSE on 6/28, Beachbody celebrates its public trading debut by “ringing the bell” on a new chapter of opportunity for Chicago’s youth to lead healthier lives

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To honor the service and sacrifices of Americans who served in the armed forces, Walgreens is offering a weekend Memorial Day discount to all veterans, active duty military personnel and their immediate family members, including the families of those who lost their lives in service to their country. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210519005574/en/ Memorial Day Discount at Walgreens (Photo: Business Wire) Beginning May 2

Walgreens Boots Alliance is named to 3BL Media's 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental and social achievements.

To help address the critical need for COVID-19-related resources during a surge in cases and deaths in India, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced a commitment of US$350,000 to the American India Foundation (AIF). For a total of $350,000 or more, WBA will: provide a direct donation of $100,000 allow its team members to donate to a special fund, amounting to at least $100,000 match these contributions from team members, up to $100,000 contribute an in-kind product donation

Apr 13, 2021 3:00 PM ET - PayPal Holdings, Uber Technologies, & Walgreens Boots Alliance. launched their new Vaccine Access Fund that allows customers to donate to vaccine access efforts to help connect people without transportation to COVID-19 vaccination sites.

In an effort to advance the health and well-being of communities across the U.S., today Walgreens unveiled a new myWalgreens donation feature*, which allows myWalgreens members to donate Walgreens Cash rewards directly to local nonprofits in their community via Walgreens.com or the myWalgreens app. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210401005431/en/ myWalgreens local donation feature on mobile (Photo: Business Wire) Walgre

Since its launch in 2007, the California Rx Card prescription drug discount program has saved Californians $697 million on prescription medications through December 31, 2020. The card offers savings of up to 80 percent on both brand name and generic medications at more than 68,000 pharmacies nationwide. “The California Rx Card is free to all residents of the state, and it helps make prescription drugs more affordable to insured, underinsured, and uninsured Californians,” said Edward J. Brown III

Since its launch in 2008, the Nevada Drug Card prescription drug discount program has saved Nevadans $99 million on prescription medications through December 31, 2020. The card offers savings of up to 80 percent on both brand name and generic medications at more than 68,000 pharmacies nationwide. “The Nevada Drug Card is free to all residents of the state, and it helps make prescription drugs more affordable to Nevadans, whether they are insured, underinsured, or uninsured,” said Suzanne Domorac

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The Ad Council, Business Roundtable, CDC Foundation, de Beaumont Foundation and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation join forces to empower business community, address health inequities

Program encourages teens to use creative expression as a means for coping with challenging situations

SOURCE: Albertsons Companies DESCRIPTION:The Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners announces the nine winners of the Beyond the Bag Challenge: ChicoBag, Domtar, Eon, Fill it Forward, GOATOTE, PlasticFri, Returnity, SmartC and Sway.  The Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag is a pre-competitive collaboration committed to reimagining the retail bag and creating a more circular delivery system… The Consortium has welcomed additional partners DICK’S Sporting Goods, Dollar General,

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• WBA accelerates role as a responsible corporate citizen, from COVID-19 testing and vaccines to accountability models for diverse hiring
• To address the urgent threat of climate change, WBA continues efforts to reduce carbon footprint, minimize waste, and improve recycling rate to support increasingly circular economy
• The company celebrates the launch of the CSR Report today with a virtual event hosted by Bloomberg Media Brand Experiences and featuring an array of industry leaders

DG’s 17,000+ stores to serve as key partner in exploring more sustainable solutions to reinvent the retail bag

No7 continues history of supporting trailblazing women with new multi-layered empowerment movement

Goals include reducing use of virgin materials, scaling new solutions, diverting bags from landfills; efforts complement plastic reduction work already underway at Albertsons Cos.

Eight-year Collaboration with UN Foundation has Provided 60 Million Immunizations to Vulnerable Populations Around the World

To celebrate the service and commitment of the nation’s military and honor the men and women who serve the country, Walgreens is offering a five-day in-store discount to all veterans and active duty military personnel as well as their family members. On Wednesday, Nov. 11 through Sunday, Nov. 15, veterans, military and their families will receive 20 percent off regular price eligible store items* at any Walgreens or Duane Reade drugstore nationwide. DISCLAIMER: Offer valid for veterans, military

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WBA Co-COO Ornella Barra highly commended for her sustainability leadership at the Responsible Business Awards 2020.

Efforts aim to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations; follow company’s $35 million investment to re-open stores and provide continuous pharmacy services

Report Highlights Efforts to Diversify Company, Conduct Unconscious Bias Training and to Hire People with Disabilities

Jul 22, 2020 10:55 AM ET - Today Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), a global leader in retail and wholesale pharmacy, is pleased to announce that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact Initiative

Jul 21, 2020 8:05 AM ET - Walgreens announced today that it has joined the Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners and other leading retailers in a groundbreaking consortium that aims to reinvent the single-use plastic retail bag.

Jul 16, 2020 2:55 PM ET - Walgreens has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year with a top score of 100 percent on the 2020 Disability Equality Index® (DEI), a joint initiative by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).

Jun 30, 2020 6:00 AM ET - With in-person health services limited due to COVID-19, Greater Than AIDS, a public information initiative of KFF, and Walgreens have announced a new program to provide 10,000 OraQuick® In-Home HIV Test kits to support expanded testing options...

As part of its efforts to serve the needs of local communities and help all people lead happier & healthier lives, Walgreens announced today that the company has made donations of $50,000 each to two Chicago community organizations – My Block, My Hood, My City (www.formyblock.org) and the Chicago Urban League (www.chiul.org), the local affiliate of the National Urban League. Walgreens donation to My Block, My Hood, My City, an organization that provides youth with a broader awareness of the

Jun 5, 2020 2:45 PM ET - At this time of a global pandemic and sense of injustice felt by so many in the U.S., health, safety and supporting our communities are top priorities for Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), a leading global pharmacy retailer and wholesaler.

May 21, 2020 12:45 PM ET - He previously worked in leadership roles in the healthcare, financial services and insurance industries, developing ways to improve diversity and inclusion that also had positive business results.

 The company provides Americans new way to support children in need and those affected by COVID-19 through a digital donation channel

Apr 22, 2020 8:30 AM ET - Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Oral Care Now you can help protect the environment while keeping your teeth clean and healthy.

Apr 16, 2020 7:35 AM ET - As the COVID-19 pandemic creates an increased need for health care workers to have personal protective equipment, WBA employees are answering the call. ...