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Clicks Group, commonly referred to as Clicks, is a prominent player in the retail trade services sector, headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Established in 1968, Clicks has evolved into a leading health and beauty retailer, with a significant presence across the country and a growing footprint in the broader Southern African region.
Specialising in personal care, health products, and household goods, Clicks distinguishes itself through its commitment to quality and customer service. The company operates a diverse range of stores, including pharmacies and health shops, catering to the needs of its customers with a unique blend of products and services.
With a strong market position, Clicks has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its innovative retail strategies and a robust loyalty programme that enhances customer engagement. As a trusted name in retail, Clicks continues to set industry standards while focusing on sustainability and community health initiatives.
+9 vs industry average
Clicks’s score of 45 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Clicks, a retail trade services company headquartered in South Africa, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 150,528,000 kg CO2e in 2024. This figure comprises 5,135,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 106,944,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 38,158,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2023, the company's total emissions were about 150,436,000 kg CO2e. This included approximately 5,911,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, and 35,791,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Purchased electricity contributed 108,058,000 kg CO2e to Scope 2 emissions.
Looking back to 2022, Clicks's total emissions were around 149,520,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 4,087,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 110,099,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased electricity. Scope 3 emissions were reported as 0 kg CO2e, although categories such as employee commute (8,757,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (90,000 kg CO2e), fuel and energy related activities (16,097,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (7,897,000 kg CO2e) were individually detailed.
Clicks Group has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 10% per square metre by 2030, using 2015 as a baseline. Furthermore, the company aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, expanding renewable energy initiatives, including rooftop solar installations across all owned distribution centres, targeting 4,500 MWh annually. They also plan to improve Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions reporting in line with the GHG Protocol, GRI, CDP standards, and ISO 14064-1.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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