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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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42

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Clicks's score of 42 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Clicks's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Clicks Group, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 150,436,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,911,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 108,058,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 35,791,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Clicks has maintained a consistent total emissions level, with figures remaining stable around 146,873,000 kg CO2e from 2018 to 2020. However, a slight increase was noted in 2022, with total emissions rising to about 149,520,000 kg CO2e, and further to 150,528,000 kg CO2e in 2024. Despite these emissions figures, Clicks has not 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. As the retail sector increasingly prioritises sustainability, Clicks Group's future climate actions will be crucial in aligning with industry standards and expectations.

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Scope 1
2,339,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 2
109,023,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
34,676,000
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00,000,000
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00,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Clicks's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Clicks is headquartered in ZA, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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