Petco
Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc., commonly known as Petco, is a leading player in the pet retail industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1965, Petco has evolved from a small pet supply store to a prominent retailer with a significant presence across the nation, offering a wide range of products and services for pet owners. Specialising in pet food, supplies, and health services, Petco distinguishes itself through its commitment to animal welfare and sustainability. The company provides unique offerings such as pet grooming, training, and veterinary services, ensuring a holistic approach to pet care. With a strong market position, Petco has garnered recognition for its innovative initiatives, including the introduction of its own line of premium pet foods. As a trusted resource for pet lovers, Petco continues to enhance the lives of pets and their owners across the United States.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Health 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.
Industry Benchmark
Petco's score of 17 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Petco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Petco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 145,652,000 kg CO2e, comprising 128,220,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 17,432,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Over the years, Petco has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company emitted about 143,662,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 17,981,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 125,681,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, Petco's emissions were approximately 144,941,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 18,268,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 126,673,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a potential area for improvement in its climate commitments. Petco's emissions data reflects a focus on managing its operational impact, particularly in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, while also acknowledging the significance of Scope 3 emissions, which include upstream and downstream activities. The company’s revenue has increased over the years, reaching approximately 6,255,284,000 USD in 2023, which may influence its overall emissions intensity. Overall, while Petco has made strides in tracking and reporting its emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate action strategies moving forward.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 18,254,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 144,530,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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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.
Petco 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.
