Pepkor Holdings Limited, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), is a prominent player in the retail trade services sector, specifically focusing on non-motor vehicle retail and the repair services of personal and household goods. Founded in 2002, Pepkor has established itself as a leader in the industry, with a diverse portfolio that includes well-known brands such as Pep, Ackermans, and Tekkie Town.
Operating primarily in Southern Africa, Pepkor offers a wide range of products, from clothing and footwear to household goods, catering to a broad customer base. The company's commitment to affordability and quality sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position and a history of strategic growth, Pepkor continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted retail partner in the region.
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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 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Pepkor's reported carbon emissions
Pepkor, a retail trade services company headquartered in ZA, has disclosed its carbon emissions across multiple scopes. For the reporting year 2025, the company reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 17.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 227.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 57.1 million kg CO2e. This brings their total reported emissions for 2025 to roughly 302.2 million kg CO2e. In the preceding year, 2024, Pepkor's Scope 1 emissions were around 14.8 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 233.4 million kg CO2e. Their Scope 3 emissions for 2024 included significant contributions from upstream transportation and distribution at 38.7 million kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services at 2.2 million kg CO2e. Total emissions for 2024 were approximately 261.2 million kg CO2e. The company's emissions data for 2023 shows Scope 1 at approximately 28.9 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at roughly 225.2 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2023 were largely driven by upstream transportation and distribution (37.9 million kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (4.3 million kg CO2e), contributing to a total of approximately 264.1 million kg CO2e. Looking further back, in 2022, Pepkor reported Scope 1 emissions of about 25.9 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 260.3 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were mainly from upstream transportation and distribution, totalling around 48.8 million kg CO2e. Their total emissions for 2022 amounted to approximately 335 million kg CO2e. For 2021, Scope 1 emissions were around 29.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 233.4 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions included fuel and energy-related activities (3.6 million kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (19.7 million kg CO2e), resulting in total emissions of roughly 285.9 million kg CO2e. In 2020, Pepkor's Scope 1 emissions were about 31.5 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 259.7 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were driven by fuel and energy-related activities (4.3 million kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (17.6 million kg CO2e), leading to total emissions of approximately 312.7 million kg CO2e. Emissions for 2019 were approximately 28.8 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 273.6 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, with Scope 3 contributions from fuel and energy-related activities (4.5 million kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (19.2 million kg CO2e), totalling about 326.2 million kg CO2e. In 2018, Scope 1 emissions were reported as approximately 56.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were around 217.2 million kg CO2e, resulting in total reported emissions of about 273.3 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were not disclosed for this year. Pepkor has not provided specific information regarding reduction targets or initiatives in the provided data. Their climate commitments and progress are sourced from Pepkor Holdings Limited, indicating a consolidated reporting approach.
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