Perrigo Company plc, commonly known as Perrigo, is a leading global healthcare supplier headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1887, the company has established a strong presence in the over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription pharmaceutical markets, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Australia. Perrigo is renowned for its extensive portfolio of consumer health products, including pain relief, allergy, and digestive health solutions, which are distinguished by their quality and affordability. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as its strategic acquisitions that have expanded its product offerings and market reach. With a commitment to innovation and consumer well-being, Perrigo has solidified its position as a trusted provider in the healthcare industry, consistently delivering value to its customers and stakeholders.
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Perrigo Company, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Perrigo Company plc, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting. As of now, Perrigo has not established any documented reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate initiatives. The absence of specific emissions data and reduction targets suggests that Perrigo is still in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. While no absolute emissions figures are provided, the company is expected to align its practices with industry standards as it develops its climate commitments. The lack of data may indicate a need for enhanced transparency and accountability in its environmental impact reporting. Overall, Perrigo's climate commitments and emissions data remain undefined, highlighting an opportunity for the company to strengthen its sustainability initiatives in the future.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Perrigo Company's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 12% last year and decreased by approximately 12% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 71% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Perrigo Company has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.