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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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. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Furthermore, they target a significant 90% reduction in these emissions by FY2040. Pets At Home has also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2040, with interim targets of a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2030. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with global climate goals to limit warming to 1.5°C. The company’s emissions data reflects a commitment to transparency and accountability in its sustainability efforts, with a clear roadmap for reducing its carbon footprint in the retail sector.
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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 | - |
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.
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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