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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.
45
DitchCarbon score
+9 vs industry average
Massmart Holdings’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.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.181
20182025
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2023
Reported emissions
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Massmart Holdings's reported carbon emissions
Massmart Holdings Limited's latest disclosed emissions data for 2020 indicates Scope 1 emissions of 43,999,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 436,265,000 kg CO2e. There is no disclosed data for Scope 3 emissions for 2020. Emissions data for Massmart Holdings Limited is self-reported, not cascaded from a parent organization.
The company has not publicly set any specific carbon reduction targets, including SBTi-validated targets, nor has it signed The Climate Pledge. While Massmart Holdings Limited does not have SBTi targets of its own, its ultimate parent company, Walmart Inc., has SBTi targets from which Massmart Holdings Limited may cascade.
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Massmart Holdings’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
No climate goals have been disclosed for Massmart Holdings yet.
Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Walmart Inc.FY2031 targetSee details
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
Inherited from Walmart Inc.See details
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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