Pets At Home Sustainability Profile
Pets at Home, a leading pet care retailer in Great Britain, has been serving pet owners since its establishment in 1991. Headquartered in Handforth, Cheshire, the company operates across the UK, providing a comprehensive range of products and services tailored for pets. Specialising in pet food, accessories, and health care, Pets at Home stands out with its commitment to quality and customer service. The retailer also offers grooming and veterinary services, ensuring a holistic approach to pet care. With over 450 stores nationwide, Pets at Home has solidified its position as a market leader, recognised for its dedication to animal welfare and community engagement. The company continues to innovate, making it a trusted choice for pet owners across the country.
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Pets At Home's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Pets At Home reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 10,229,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 13,031,000 kg CO2e, resulting in a combined total of around 23,260,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030 from a 2020 baseline. Furthermore, they are targeting a long-term reduction of 90% in these emissions by FY2040. Pets At Home is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by FY2040, utilising a science-based approach approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This includes a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from their value chain, by the same target year. The company's emissions data is sourced directly from Pets At Home Group Plc, with no cascading from a parent organization. These commitments reflect a proactive stance in addressing climate change within the retail sector in Great Britain.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,498,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 31,680,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - |
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Pets At Home's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Pets At Home's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 0% last year and increased by approximately 0% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 83% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Pets At Home'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.
Pets At Home has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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