Clicks
Clicks Group, commonly referred to as Clicks, is a leading retail pharmacy and health and beauty group headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Established in 1968, Clicks has grown significantly, operating over 800 stores across the country and expanding its footprint into neighbouring regions. The company primarily operates in the retail and pharmaceutical industry, offering a diverse range of products, including health supplements, personal care items, and prescription medications. Clicks is renowned for its commitment to quality and affordability, making it a trusted choice for consumers. With a strong market position, Clicks has achieved notable milestones, including the launch of its private label products and a robust online shopping platform. The company continues to innovate, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of its customers while maintaining a focus on health and wellness.
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Clicks's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Clicks Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 150,528,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,135,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (1,303,000 kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (1,699,000 kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (1,317,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions, derived from purchased electricity, accounted for approximately 106,944,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled around 38,158,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from fuel and energy-related activities (15,179,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (9,574,000 kg CO2e). In comparison, the previous year, 2023, Clicks Group's total emissions were about 150,436,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase. The breakdown for 2023 shows Scope 1 emissions at approximately 5,911,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 108,058,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 35,791,000 kg CO2e. Clicks Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 10% per square metre by 2030. This target represents a further 5% reduction beyond the initial target set in 2020, demonstrating the company's commitment to enhancing its sustainability practices.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,339,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 109,023,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 34,676,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Clicks is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
