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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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 emissions. This data reflects a significant focus on transparency in their environmental impact, although no Scope 3 emissions data was disclosed for this year. In 2022, Petco's emissions were approximately 143,662,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 17,981,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 125,681,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were reported at approximately 493,814,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial upstream impact primarily from purchased goods and services. Petco has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges, and there are no documented reduction initiatives currently in place. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc., with no cascading data from a parent organisation. Overall, Petco's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through their emissions reporting, although further initiatives and targets would enhance their sustainability profile.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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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Petco is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.