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.
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Rite Aid's score of 20 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
As of 2022, Rite Aid has not disclosed specific carbon emissions data in kg CO2e, nor have they provided detailed information on their Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions. However, the company has reported carbon emissions per store, with figures of approximately 0.1869 GJ in 2021 and about 0.0006 GJ in 2022, indicating a focus on measuring their environmental impact at the store level. Rite Aid has not set formal reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or similar frameworks, nor have they made any public climate pledges. This lack of specific targets suggests that while Rite Aid is aware of its carbon footprint, it may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. Overall, Rite Aid's climate commitments and emissions data remain limited, highlighting an opportunity for the company to enhance its sustainability efforts and transparency in the face of growing environmental concerns.
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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.