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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Industry Average
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Clicks's score of 27 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Clicks's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Clicks reported total carbon emissions of approximately 150,436,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 5,911,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 108,058,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 37,248,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Clicks has maintained a consistent total emissions level, with figures remaining around 146,873,000 kg CO2e from 2018 to 2022, before a slight increase in 2023. Notably, their Scope 1 emissions have risen from 2,339,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to 5,911,000 kg CO2e in 2023, indicating a significant increase in direct emissions. Despite these figures, Clicks has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the organisation. Overall, Clicks operates within a challenging industry context, where effective climate action is increasingly critical. Their emissions data highlights the importance of establishing clear reduction goals to align with global climate standards.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,339,000 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | 34,676,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Clicks is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
