September 2025 Superdrug Sustainability Report Review

March 2, 2024

About Superdrug

United Kingdom

Superdrug Sustainability Rating is 3.7

This means Superdrug are above average compared to other companies in the Multiline and Specialty Retailers & Distributors.

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Superdrug Sustainability Rating Breakdown:

Superdrug Overall Sustainability Rating is 3.7 out of 5.0

Superdrug Environmental Rating is 3.8 out of 5.0

Superdrug has an environmental rating score of 3.8, focusing in the following areas:

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions (2.5): This score measures the emissions of greenhouse gases produced by Superdrug and their efforts to reduce these emissions. A score of 2.5 indicates a reasonable effort is being put toward reducing emissions of greenhouse gases.
Energy Management (4.9): This score demonstrates the effective management of energy consumption. s. A score of 4.9 indicates an excellent effort towards using sustainable energy sources.
Land Use and Biodiversity (3.8): This score indicates how Superdrug considers the impact of its operations on land use and biodiversity. A score of 3.8 suggests a strong level of commitment to minimising negative impacts.
Materials Sourcing (4.7): Reflecting the sustainability and ethical considerations in sourcing materials for their products, a score of 4.7 suggests an excellent effort in responsible sourcing of materials.
Waste Hazards and Management (2.4): A score of 2.4 assesses how Superdrug handles waste and hazardous materials. This indicates a reasonable waste management strategies and minimization of hazardous waste are in practice.
Environmental Opportunities (4.4): A score of 4.4 indicates that Superdrug is excellent at identifying and taking advantage of opportunities to benefit the environment, potentially through innovative practices or sustainable growth strategies.
Environmental Compliance (3.8): A score of 3.8 rates the level of compliance with environmental regulations and standards, indicating good adherence to legal and ethical norms in environmental matters.

Superdrug Social Rating is 3.6 out of 5.0

Superdrug has an overall social score of 3.6, which can be broken down into various components, reflecting the company's performance in relation to social challenges:

Community Engagement (4.9): This score assesses a company’s involvement in and contribution to local communities. A score of 4.9 indicates Superdrug have a strong commitment to community engagement.
Corporate Philanthropy (4.6): A score of 4.6 suggests Superdrug make a significant contributions to philanthropic causes, demonstrating their measure of commitment to social responsibility through charitable endeavours.
Data Privacy (5): This score is a measure of how vulnerable Superdrug is to breaches related to personal and customer data. 5 indicates excellent Superdrug Data Privacy protection policies.
Products and Services (3.1): This score reflects the social impact of products and services provided by Superdrug, indicating that they are designed and delivered with a strong consideration for social responsibility.
Diversity and Inclusion (3.8): This category indicates a strong commitment level of Superdrug to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and culture.
Health and Safety (2.3): The health and safety score reflects a reasonable robustness of the measures in place at Superdrug to protect the well-being of its employees and customers.
Labour Relations (3.1): This score reflects the company's relationship with its workforce, including aspects like union relations and employee treatment. A score of 3.1 indicates a strong level of performance in this area.
Product Quality Management (1.9): This score reflects the quality and safety of current and future products and services provided by Superdrug. A 1.9 indicates a weak standard in managing product quality.
Supplier Engagement (3.5): This score assesses how Superdrug engages with its suppliers on social issues. A score of 3.5 suggests a strong level of engagement and collaboration with suppliers in managing social risks.

Superdrug Governance Rating is 4.2 out of 5.0

Superdrug has an overall governance score of 4.2, which encompasses various aspects of its corporate governance practices and structures:

Business Resilience and Sustainability (4): This score reflects the capacity of Superdrug to sustain its operations over the long term and adapt to business challenges. 4 suggests a strong strategies for resilience and sustainability in the business model of Superdrug.
Corporate Compliance Behaviours (3.6): This score assesses adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies. 3.6 shows a strong Superdrug Corporate Compliance Behaviours.
Business Transparency (5): This indicates the level of transparency in the business operations and disclosures of Superdrug, suggesting a great communication with stakeholders and clear reporting of activities and financial information.

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