Perrigo Company PLC
Perrigo's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Perrigo completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Perrigo has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Perrigo's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Perrigo amounted to 149,424 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Perrigo decreased by 2.26%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Perrigo's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Perrigo's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Perrigo were 68,712 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Perrigo reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Perrigo's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 13.94%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Perrigo's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.62%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Perrigo's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Perrigo reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 77,716 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 80,712 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Perrigo reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Perrigo's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 20.51%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Perrigo's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Perrigo 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Perrigo use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Perrigo reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Perrigo's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Perrigo's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Perrigo reported 614,443 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Perrigo includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 7 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Perrigo's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Perrigo's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Perrigo reported total Scope 3 emissions of 614,443 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 97.55% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.45% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Perrigo's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.7%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Perrigo disclose?
In 2023, Perrigo reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Perrigo's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Perrigo's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 435,910 tCO₂e (70.94%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 126,263 tCO₂e (20.55%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 27,025 tCO₂e (4.4%)
Perrigo's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Perrigo's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Perrigo reported a total carbon footprint of 763,867 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Perrigo's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 80.44% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 10.57%. a