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Massmart Holdings

Massmart Holdings, a prominent retail and wholesale company headquartered in South Africa (ZA), has established itself as a key player in the retail industry since its founding in 1990. Operating primarily in Southern Africa, Massmart is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes well-known brands such as Game, Makro, and Builders Warehouse. The company focuses on a variety of sectors, including general merchandise, food, and home improvement, offering a unique blend of products that cater to both consumers and businesses. Massmart's commitment to value and quality has solidified its market position, making it a trusted choice for millions of customers. With a strong emphasis on innovation and customer service, Massmart continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its status as a leader in the retail landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Massmart Holdings's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

12

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

Massmart Holdings's score of 12 is lower than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Massmart Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Massmart Holdings, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 43,999,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 436,265,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This data highlights the company's operational impact on climate change, particularly through its direct and indirect emissions. Massmart has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate action plan. The reported emissions intensity for Scope 2 in 2020 was approximately 5,040 kg CO2e per unit of revenue, indicating a need for enhanced sustainability measures. As the retail and wholesale industry increasingly prioritises climate commitments, Massmart's future strategies will be crucial in aligning with global sustainability goals.

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2020
Scope 1
43,999,000
Scope 2
436,265,000
Scope 3
-

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Massmart Holdings'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. Massmart Holdings 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.

Massmart Holdings 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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