Rite Aid
Rite Aid Corporation, commonly known as Rite Aid, is a prominent player in the retail pharmacy industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1962, the company has established a significant presence across various regions, particularly in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Pacific Northwest. Rite Aid operates over 2,400 stores, offering a wide range of products and services, including prescription medications, health and wellness products, and personal care items. Rite Aid distinguishes itself through its commitment to community health, providing unique services such as immunisations and health screenings. The company has achieved notable milestones, including its transformation into a leading pharmacy services provider. With a focus on customer care and innovative health solutions, Rite Aid continues to strengthen its market position, making it a trusted choice for millions of customers seeking comprehensive pharmacy services.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Rite Aid's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Rite Aid's score of 20 is lower than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Rite Aid's reported carbon emissions
As of 2022, Rite Aid has not disclosed specific carbon emissions data, making it challenging to provide a comprehensive overview of their carbon footprint. However, the company has reported carbon emissions per store, with a value of approximately 0.00055556 GJ, although the scope of these emissions remains unspecified. Rite Aid's climate commitments appear to be limited, as there are no documented reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any other formal climate pledges. This lack of specific targets suggests that Rite Aid may still be in the early stages of developing a robust climate strategy. In the context of the retail pharmacy industry, companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and reducing their carbon emissions. Rite Aid's current position highlights the need for enhanced transparency and commitment to measurable climate action in order to align with industry standards and expectations.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Rite Aid 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.
