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Medical Device Manufacturing
US
updated 14 days ago

Rite Aid

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Rite Aid Corporation, commonly known as Rite Aid, is a prominent player in the retail pharmacy industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1962, the company has established a significant presence across various regions, particularly in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Pacific Northwest. Rite Aid operates over 2,400 stores, offering a wide range of products and services, including prescription medications, health and wellness products, and personal care items. Rite Aid distinguishes itself through its commitment to community health, providing unique services such as immunisations and health screenings. The company has achieved notable milestones, including its transformation into a leading pharmacy services provider. With a focus on customer care and innovative health solutions, Rite Aid continues to strengthen its market position, making it a trusted choice for millions of customers seeking comprehensive pharmacy services.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Rite Aid's score of 27 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rite Aid's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Rite Aid Corporation reported its carbon emissions data, although specific figures for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions were not disclosed. The company generated approximately 24.57 billion USD in revenue, with a carbon emissions factor of about 0.00055556 GJ per store. In 2021, the revenue was around 24.04 billion USD, with a carbon emissions factor of approximately 0.18694594 GJ per store. Rite Aid has not set any specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of disclosed emissions data and reduction initiatives indicates a need for enhanced transparency and commitment to climate action within the retail pharmacy sector. As of now, Rite Aid does not inherit emissions data from any parent or related organizations, maintaining its own reporting standards. The company is encouraged to establish measurable targets to align with industry best practices and contribute to global climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rite Aid's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Rite Aid is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Rite Aid 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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