Perrigo
Perrigo Company plc, commonly known as Perrigo, is a leading global healthcare supplier headquartered in Ireland (IE). Founded in 1887, the company has established a strong presence in the over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription pharmaceutical markets, focusing on consumer self-care products. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Australia, Perrigo is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare solutions. Perrigo's core offerings include a diverse range of OTC medications, dietary supplements, and infant formula, all designed to enhance consumer well-being. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation and quality, which has solidified its position as a trusted name in the industry. Notable achievements include a robust portfolio of private label products, making Perrigo a key player in the global self-care market.
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Perrigo's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Perrigo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 761,636,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 2 emissions accounted for about 77,716,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions were approximately 614,443,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by capital goods (about 435,910,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 126,263,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, Perrigo's total emissions were about 836,764,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions year-on-year. The company has set ambitious targets to further reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute carbon emissions from its operations by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Perrigo has committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its supply chain and operations by 2040, encompassing all scopes of emissions. This commitment reflects the company's recognition of the climate crisis and its intention to implement credible, science-based actions to mitigate its environmental impact. Perrigo's emissions data is sourced directly from Perrigo Company plc, with no cascaded data from a parent or related organization.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Perrigo is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
