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 3 emissions, which accounted for about 614,443,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were reported at approximately 77,716,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 1 data was not disclosed. This represents a notable increase from 2022, when total emissions were approximately 836,764,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at about 695,825,000 kg CO2e. Perrigo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute carbon emissions from its operations by 42% by 2030 compared to 2022 levels. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, the company has pledged to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its supply chain and operations by 2040, encompassing all scopes of emissions. Perrigo's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, and all figures are reported directly from Perrigo Company plc. The company is actively working towards its climate goals, reflecting a commitment to addressing the climate crisis through credible, science-based actions.
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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.
