Perrigo Company plc
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Established a corporate sustainability strategy focused on reducing the environmental impact of operations, product packaging, and supply chain; committed to Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption and Goal 13: Climate Action, of the UN SDG.
Social Achievements
- Implemented COVID-19 precautionary measures to protect employees; awarded a special bonus to frontline team members; launched Global Well-Being program; advanced a three-year diversity and inclusion strategy; took action to promote racial equity; recognized Pride month and focused on men’s health and well-being; Perrigo’s President and CEO joined the Valuable 500.
- Donated more than $6.2 million in cash and product donations worldwide.
Governance Achievements
- Board of directors appointed Orlando D. Ashford and Katherine C. Doyle as directors; CEO signed a three-year contract extension.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic impacting operations, supply chains, and consumer demand; pricing pressures; competition; tax disputes; potential supply disruptions; Albuterol recall.
- Pricing erosion; lower prescription volumes due to COVID-19; potential supply disruption of a generic prescription product.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented COVID-19 precautionary measures; business continuity procedures; reprioritized production; mobilized to formulate hand sanitizer; implemented Project Momentum cost savings initiative; exploring alternative sourcing strategies.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN SDGs, SASB, TCFD, CDP
Certifications: ISO 9001-2008
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3
- Goal 4
- Goal 5
- Goal 10
- Goal 12
- Goal 13
Detailed objectives related to these goals are in the 2020 CSR report.
Awards & Recognition
- Best and Brightest in Wellness™ Award
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2e emissions by 22% since 2015
- Reduced packaging weight by 1.7M lbs since 2020
- Improved packaging recyclability by 22% since 2020
- 4 sites achieving zero waste to landfill
Social Achievements
- Created DEI function
- Launched global DEI 3-year strategy
- Introduced a Racial Equity Roadmap
- Published Perrigo’s first DEI Report
- New 2023-2026 DEI strategic direction
Governance Achievements
- Annual Elections for Each Board Member
- Separate Chairman & CEO on Perrigo’s Board of Directors
- Pay for Performance Compensation Philosophy
- No Company Loans to Employees
- No Poison Pill No Shareholder Rights Plan
- Majority Voting for Directors
- Annual Board & Committee Assessments
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040
- Achieve 80-100% recyclable, reusable, compostable pkg by 2025
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve $150M+ Adj. OI in 2023 and an additional €50M of Synergies in 2024 from HRA integration
- Realize $150M-$200M in annualized run-rate savings from Supply Chain Reinvention by end of 2025
- Operate with 100% renewable electricity by 2026
- 10% reduction in energy, water & waste by 2026 (2020 baseline)
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce leverage ratio to below 3x by 2025
- Achieve 40%+ adj. gross margin by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 Pandemic
- Global Supply Chain Disruption & Inflation
- Impact of Russia/Ukraine War
- Labor Shortages
- Foreign Currency Translation
Mitigation Strategies
- Supply Chain Reinvention program
- Project Momentum (cost savings)
- Pricing increases
- HRA and Gateway acquisitions
- Improved Integrated Business Planning
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Exclusive use of 100% sustainable palm oil (non-derivatives)
- All paper packaging comes from a sustainable source
- Engage key suppliers on climate, waste, materials & other ESG topics