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Pepkor

Pepkor Holdings Limited, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), is a prominent player in the retail industry, specialising in value retail and diversified retail services. Founded in 2002, Pepkor has established a strong presence across Southern Africa, with a focus on providing affordable clothing, footwear, and homeware through its extensive network of stores. The company operates several well-known brands, including Pep, Ackermans, and Tekkie Town, each offering unique products that cater to various consumer needs. Pepkor's commitment to quality and affordability has positioned it as a leader in the market, achieving significant milestones such as expanding its footprint into new regions and enhancing its online retail capabilities. With a robust operational strategy, Pepkor continues to thrive in the competitive retail landscape, making it a key player in the Southern African economy.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Pepkor'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.

14

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

Pepkor's score of 14 is lower than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

36%

Pepkor's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Pepkor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 286,267,000 kg CO2e, which includes Scope 1 emissions of about 25,935,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 260,332,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 63,829,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In previous years, Pepkor's emissions have fluctuated, with 2021 emissions at about 262,718,000 kg CO2e, 2020 at approximately 291,209,000 kg CO2e, and 2019 at around 405,369,000 kg CO2e. The data indicates a general trend of emissions reduction from 2019 to 2022, particularly in Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Pepkor's climate commitments remain vague, as there are no specific reduction targets or pledges outlined in their sustainability reports. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an awareness of its environmental impact.

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202020212022
Scope 1
31,509,000
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Scope 2
259,700,000
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Scope 3
21,992,000
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00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pepkor'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. Pepkor 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.

Pepkor 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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