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. This figure includes 77,716,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions and 614,443,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses various categories such as capital goods and upstream transportation. Notably, Perrigo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its supply chain and operations by 2040. To achieve this, the company has established a near-term target to reduce absolute carbon emissions from its operations by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Perrigo's commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets Initiative, reflecting its dedication to credible, science-based actions in addressing the climate crisis. Overall, Perrigo's proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint demonstrates a significant commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
