Pets at Home, a leading pet care retailer in Great Britain, was founded in 1991 and has since established itself as a trusted name in the pet industry. Headquartered in Handforth, Cheshire, the company operates across the UK, offering a wide range of products and services tailored to pet owners.
Specialising in pet food, accessories, and veterinary services, Pets at Home stands out with its commitment to animal welfare and customer education. The retailer has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its own veterinary practices and a robust online shopping platform. With a strong market position, Pets at Home continues to innovate, ensuring that pets and their owners receive the best care and products available.
+36 vs industry average
Pets At Home’s score of 54 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
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Industry performance
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Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Pets At Home's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Pets At Home reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23,260,000 kg CO2e, comprising 10,229,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 13,031,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. 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 base year. Furthermore, they are targeting a significant 90% reduction in these emissions by FY2040.
Additionally, Pets At Home is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by FY2040, with specific near-term targets to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 42% within the same timeframe. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with global climate goals to limit warming to 1.5°C.
Overall, Pets At Home is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions and sustainability, reflecting a strong commitment to addressing climate change.
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Pets At Home’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
By 2030 become net zero carbon operationally (scope 1 and 2)
By 2030 become net zero carbon operationally (scope 1 and 2).
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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