Pepkor Holdings Limited, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), is a prominent player in the retail industry, specialising in value retail and diversified retail services. Founded in 2002, Pepkor has established a strong presence across Southern Africa, with a focus on providing affordable clothing, footwear, and homeware through its extensive network of stores. The company operates several well-known brands, including Pep, Ackermans, and Tekkie Town, each offering unique products that cater to various consumer needs. Pepkor's commitment to quality and affordability has positioned it as a leader in the market, achieving significant milestones such as expanding its footprint into new regions and enhancing its online retail capabilities. With a robust operational strategy, Pepkor continues to thrive in the competitive retail landscape, making it a key player in the Southern African economy.
How does Pepkor'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.
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Pepkor's score of 21 is lower than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Pepkor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 286,267,000 kg CO2e, which includes 25,935,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 260,332,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 63,829,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes significant contributions from upstream transportation and distribution (27,765,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (21,025,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2021, Pepkor's total emissions were about 262,718,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 29,314,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 233,404,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 23,380,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in total emissions from 2021 to 2022. Pepkor has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they have reported emissions data across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, which is essential for understanding and managing its environmental impact.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 31,509,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 259,700,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 21,992,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Pepkor is not participating in any 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.