Pepkor Holdings Limited, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), is a prominent player in the retail industry, specialising in value retail and diversified retail services. Founded in 2002, Pepkor has established a strong presence across Southern Africa, with a focus on providing affordable clothing, footwear, and homeware through its extensive network of stores. The company operates several well-known brands, including Pep, Ackermans, and Tekkie Town, each offering unique products that cater to various consumer needs. Pepkor's commitment to quality and affordability has positioned it as a leader in the market, achieving significant milestones such as expanding its footprint into new regions and enhancing its online retail capabilities. With a robust operational strategy, Pepkor continues to thrive in the competitive retail landscape, making it a key player in the Southern African economy.
How does Pepkor's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Pepkor's score of 21 is lower than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Pepkor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 286,267,000 kg CO2e, comprising 25,935,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 260,332,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 63,829,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a comprehensive assessment of their greenhouse gas emissions across all relevant scopes. Comparatively, in 2021, Pepkor's emissions were approximately 262,718,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 29,314,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 233,404,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 23,380,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in total emissions year-on-year. Pepkor has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while they are measuring their emissions, they may not yet have formalised strategies for significant reductions. The emissions data is sourced directly from Pepkor Holdings Limited, with no cascading from a parent organisation. As a company headquartered in South Africa (ZA), Pepkor is positioned within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon footprint reduction.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 31,509,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 259,700,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 21,992,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Pepkor's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 173% last year and increased by approximately 190% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 18% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 43% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Pepkor has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.


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