Mr Price Group Limited
Mr Price Group Limited, commonly referred to as Mr Price, is a prominent South African retail company headquartered in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (ZA). Founded in 1985, the group has established itself as a leader in the value retail sector, primarily operating in clothing, homeware, and sports merchandise. With a strong presence across Southern Africa, Mr Price is renowned for its unique business model that focuses on offering quality products at competitive prices. The company’s core offerings include fashion apparel, home textiles, and sporting goods, all designed to cater to a diverse customer base. Notable achievements include consistent growth in market share and a reputation for innovation in retail practices. Mr Price Group continues to thrive in the competitive retail landscape, making it a key player in the industry.
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Mr Price Group Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Mr Price Group Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 736,590,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 4,044,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 101,033,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 631,513,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes business travel (about 8,209,670 kg CO2e), employee commuting (approximately 36,627,750 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (around 409,220,420 kg CO2e). In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 753,532,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2,932,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions around 102,692,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 647,908,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Mr Price Group has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term sustainability strategies. The company operates within a challenging retail environment, where addressing carbon emissions is increasingly critical for compliance and corporate responsibility.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 452,996,730 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,027,822,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 237,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Mr Price Group Limited is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
