Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-04 to 2023-03)
Reporting Period: 2021-04 to 2023-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:107,165 tCO2e/year (calendar year 2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:1,304 tCO2e/year (calendar year 2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:5,530 tCO2e/year (calendar year 2021)
Scope 3 Emissions:100,330 tCO2e/year (calendar year 2021)
Total Energy Consumption:191,407 MWh/year (calendar year 2021)
Water Consumption:22,948,640 gallons/year (Lynchburg, FY23)
Waste Generated:1,245.96 metric tons/year (Lynchburg, FY23)
Carbon Intensity:102 metric tons CO2e / million in net sales (USD) (calendar year 2021)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B)
- Governance
- Employee Well-being
- Community Engagement
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Product Safety and Quality
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced hazardous waste usage in Lynchburg by 25% in FY22 and FY23.
- Reduced total waste by 10% from FY22 to FY23 in Lynchburg.
- Increased recycling diversion rates by 10% from FY22 to FY23 in Lynchburg.
- Achieved over 80% retrofit rate of fluorescent lights with LEDs, saving over 160 metric tons of CO2e emissions.
Social Achievements
- Launched Women’s Affinity Group with over 115 participants.
- Career Ladder Development Program and Mentor Relationship Program to support BIPOC employees.
- Over 60% of job promotions at Tarrytown headquarters went to women in FY22.
- 84% associate retention rate in FY22 and 85% in FY23.
- Donated over $48,400 through community outreach and Charitable Match Program in FY23.
- Maintained full workforce with no furloughs or layoffs during the pandemic.
Governance Achievements
- Established clear ESG responsibilities from the top down, with oversight by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (NCGC).
- Tied part of the corporate executive team’s monetary incentive to the achievement of ESG performance goals.
- 100% of full-time employees participate in ethics awareness and compliance training.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Data quality and consistency in GHG accounting.
- Supply chain disruptions (implied).
Mitigation Strategies
- Engaged third-party sustainability consultants to improve data quality and consistency.
- Developed a Supplier Code of Conduct with ethical sourcing requirements and site quality audits.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Pharmaceuticals and Household & Personal Products Sector Standards
Third-party Assurance: WAP Sustainability (for emissions calculations)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- DenTek Eco Friendly products
Awards & Recognition
- Best COVID-19 Initiative by an OTC Company at the UK OTC Marketing Awards