Baby City Sustainability Profile
Baby City, a leading retailer in the baby products industry, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates extensively across the country. Founded in 1995, the company has established itself as a trusted name for parents seeking quality baby essentials. Specialising in a wide range of products, Baby City offers everything from nursery furniture to clothing and feeding supplies, all designed to meet the unique needs of infants and toddlers. Their commitment to quality and customer service has positioned them as a market leader, with numerous accolades recognising their excellence in retail. With a focus on innovation and safety, Baby City continues to expand its offerings, ensuring that parents have access to the best products for their little ones.
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Industry Benchmark
Baby City's score of 29 is lower than 50% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Baby City's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Baby City reported total carbon emissions of approximately 818,547,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 4,149,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 229,882,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (entirely from purchased electricity), and a significant 584,516,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (405,728,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (34,052,000 kg CO2e). In 2024, the total emissions were about 514,035,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 9,901,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 206,338,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 297,796,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of approximately 434,740,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 4,421,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 233,483,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 196,836,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Baby City has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all reported figures are derived directly from Baby City's own disclosures.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,750,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 175,863,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 61,216,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Baby City's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Baby City's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 96% last year and increased by approximately 855% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 71% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 69% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Baby City's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Baby City 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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