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 score of 41 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Perrigo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 761,636,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 146,427,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions, with the remaining 614,443,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040. To achieve this, Perrigo has established a target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets Initiative, demonstrating Perrigo's dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout its value chain.
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Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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 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.