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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.
47
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+11 vs industry average
Pepkor’s score of 47 is higher than 61% 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 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Pepkor's reported carbon emissions
Pepkor, a retail trade services company based in South Africa, reported its most recent Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for the year 2025.
In 2025, Pepkor's total Scope 1 emissions were approximately 17,533,000 kg CO2e, and its Scope 2 emissions were about 227,375,000 kg CO2e. The company also reported Scope 3 emissions of approximately 57,073,000 kg CO2e. Specific breakdowns for Scope 3 categories such as purchased goods and services, and upstream transportation and distribution were not provided for this year.
For 2024, Pepkor's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 14,815,000 kg CO2e, and its Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were around 233,387,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 totalled approximately 61,048,000 kg CO2e, including about 5,965,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 2,173,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 646,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, 7,734,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy related activities, and 38,745,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution.
In 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were roughly 28,859,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were about 225,201,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were approximately 55,955,000 kg CO2e, with business travel accounting for around 7,260,000 kg CO2e, purchased goods and services for about 4,317,000 kg CO2e, waste generated in operations for about 436,000 kg CO2e, fuel and energy related activities for approximately 6,575,000 kg CO2e, and upstream transportation and distribution for about 37,867,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back, Pepkor's 2022 Scope 1 emissions were approximately 25,934,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were about 260,332,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were around 53,834,000 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 4,665,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 5,035,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 344,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, 4,995,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy related activities, and 48,790,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution.
In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 29,314,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were about 233,404,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions totalled roughly 23,380,000 kg CO2e, including about 3,640,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy related activities and 19,740,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution.
For 2020, Pepkor reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 31,509,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of about 259,700,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 21,992,000 kg CO2e, with about 4,345,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy related activities and 17,647,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution.
In 2019, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 28,792,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were about 273,619,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions amounted to approximately 23,795,000 kg CO2e, including 2,000 kg CO2e from employee commute, 4,545,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy related activities, and 19,248,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution.
In 2018, Pepkor reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 273,348,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions being about 56,100,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (from purchased electricity) being around 217,248,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions data was not provided for this year.
Pepkor's emissions data is sourced from Pepkor Holdings Limited. The company currently has no publicly stated reduction targets or climate pledges.
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Pepkor’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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