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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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46

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Perrigo's score of 46 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 3 emissions, which accounted for about 614,443,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute carbon emissions from its operations (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Furthermore, Perrigo has committed to reaching Net Zero carbon emissions by 2040 across all scopes. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Target Initiative, reflecting the company's dedication to responsible manufacturing and resource use.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Perrigo'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Perrigo is in IE, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Perrigo is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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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