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Retail Trade Services
ZA
updated 9 months ago

Boxer Retail Limited Sustainability Profile

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Boxer Retail Limited, commonly known as Boxer, is a prominent retail chain headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Established in 1986, the company has grown significantly, with a strong presence in various regions across the country, particularly in urban and rural areas. Operating within the grocery and general merchandise industry, Boxer focuses on providing affordable products to its diverse customer base. The company offers a wide range of core products, including fresh produce, household goods, and personal care items, all distinguished by their competitive pricing and quality. Boxer has positioned itself as a leader in the discount retail sector, achieving notable milestones such as expanding its store footprint and enhancing its customer service initiatives. With a commitment to community engagement and sustainability, Boxer continues to thrive in the South African retail landscape.

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38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

31

Industry Benchmark

Boxer Retail Limited's score of 38 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Boxer Retail Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Boxer Retail Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 167,897,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 313,901,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This data reflects the company's commitment to transparency in its climate impact, although no Scope 3 emissions data has been disclosed. For the previous year, 2024, Boxer Retail Limited's emissions were approximately 182,527,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 255,112,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This indicates a slight reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 2024 to 2025, while Scope 2 emissions increased. Boxer Retail Limited is a current subsidiary of Pick n Pay Stores Limited, which influences its climate initiatives and reporting. However, there are no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented for Boxer Retail Limited, nor are there any initiatives cascaded from its parent company regarding Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) or other climate commitments. The company has engaged in various recycling initiatives, including the collection of approximately 9,339,000 kg of recyclable waste and the recycling of about 878.4 tonnes of plastic in 2025. These efforts contribute to its overall sustainability strategy, although specific reduction targets remain unspecified.

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Scope 1
182,527,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
255,112,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Boxer Retail Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Boxer Retail Limited's primary industry is Retail Trade Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Boxer Retail Limited's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Boxer Retail Limited is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Boxer Retail Limited'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.

Boxer Retail Limited 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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