Massmart Holdings
Massmart Holdings, a prominent player in the retail trade services sector, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates extensively across the African continent. Founded in 1990, the company has established itself as a leader in the retail industry, focusing on a diverse range of products and services, including general merchandise, food, and liquor.
With a unique business model that combines wholesale and retail formats, Massmart caters to various customer needs through its well-known brands, such as Game, Makro, and Builders Warehouse. The company is recognised for its commitment to quality and affordability, making it a preferred choice for consumers.
Massmart's strategic positioning in the market is underscored by its significant achievements, including a robust supply chain and a strong presence in both urban and rural areas. As a key player in the retail landscape, Massmart continues to innovate and adapt to changing consumer demands.
+9 vs industry average
Massmart Holdings’s score of 44 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2023
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Massmart Holdings's reported carbon emissions
Massmart Holdings, a South African retail trade services company, reported a total of approximately 480.2 million kg CO2e for the year 2020. This figure encompasses Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, totalling approximately 43.9 million kg CO2e and 436.3 million kg CO2e, respectively. For the years prior to 2020, specific emissions data in kg CO2e for Scope 1 and Scope 2 were not disclosed. However, the company's intensity metrics for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions per square metre and per unit of revenue were reported. For instance, in 2019, Scope 2 intensity was approximately 190 kg CO2e per m² and 5670 kg CO2e per ZAR. In 2018, this was approximately 170 kg CO2e per m² and 5010 kg CO2e per ZAR. In 2017, Scope 2 intensity was around 180 kg CO2e per m² and 5180 kg CO2e per ZAR. For 2016, the Scope 2 intensity was approximately 180 kg CO2e per m² and 5200 kg CO2e per ZAR. Massmart Holdings's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Walmart Inc., for initiatives such as SBTi, RE100, CA100, and RTZ commitments, with Massmart Holdings Limited being the source organisation for CDP and performance data. The company's reporting indicates that Scope 3 emissions data, specifically for purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution, were missing for the 2020 reporting period. There are no specific reduction targets or achievements detailed in the provided information for Massmart Holdings directly.
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Massmart Holdings’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Walmart Inc.
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Inherited from Walmart Inc.Climate Action 100
Inherited from Walmart Inc.Emissions comparison with industry peers
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