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Retail Trade Services
ZA
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Pepkor Holdings Proprietary Limited Sustainability Profile

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Pepkor Holdings Proprietary Limited, commonly referred to as Pepkor, is a prominent retail holding company headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Established in 1965, Pepkor has evolved into a key player in the retail industry, primarily focusing on discount retail, clothing, and footwear. With a strong presence across Southern Africa, the company operates various well-known brands, including Pep, Ackermans, and Tekkie Town. Pepkor's unique value proposition lies in its commitment to providing affordable products without compromising quality, catering to a diverse customer base. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its market position as a leader in the discount retail sector. With a robust operational framework and a focus on customer satisfaction, Pepkor continues to thrive in an ever-evolving retail landscape.

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How does Pepkor Holdings Proprietary Limited'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.

21

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Pepkor Holdings Proprietary Limited's score of 21 is lower than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

19%

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Pepkor Holdings Proprietary Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Pepkor Holdings Limited

Pepkor Holdings Proprietary Limited, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Pepkor Holdings Limited, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, Pepkor Holdings has not established any documented reduction targets or initiatives related to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of specific emissions data and reduction targets suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. Given the lack of available data, it is unclear how Pepkor Holdings is addressing its carbon footprint or aligning with industry standards for emissions reduction. The company may benefit from adopting comprehensive climate commitments and setting measurable targets to enhance its sustainability profile in the retail sector.

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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

How Carbon Intensive is Pepkor Holdings Proprietary Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pepkor Holdings Proprietary Limited's primary industry is Retail Trade Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Pepkor Holdings Proprietary Limited's Location?

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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. This request for Pepkor Holdings Proprietary Limited is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Pepkor Holdings Proprietary Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Pepkor Holdings Proprietary Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 173% last year and increased by approximately 190% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 18% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 43% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
43%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
33%
Purchased Goods and Services
8%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
8%
Business Travel
7%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Pepkor Holdings Proprietary Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Pepkor Holdings Proprietary Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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