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Pick n Pay

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Pick n Pay doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 69

Pick n Pay has a DitchCarbon Score of 69, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in their operations. This score reflects the company’s efforts to reduce its carbon intensity, showing a commitment to lowering emissions. A higher score would signify even greater success in achieving sustainability and reducing carbon intensity.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Pick n Pay is a company in the retail sector, which has a carbon intensity ranking of low. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

Very low

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Very high

Pick n Pay, located in South Africa, operates in a region with a very high carbon intensity rating. This suggests that the company’s sustainability efforts may face challenges due to the country’s significant reliance on carbon-intensive energy sources.
21.62%

...this company is doing 21.62% better in emissions than the industry average.

Pick n Pay, founded in 1967, is a prominent player in the South African retail sector. Headquartered in Cape Town, the company operates an extensive network of supermarkets and hypermarkets across the region. They offer a wide range of products including groceries, clothing, and general merchandise, catering to the diverse needs of their customer base.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Pick n Pay

Pick n Pay should consider implementing green procurement policies to source low-carbon energy and services, which could potentially reduce their emissions by 30%.

Good news, Pick n Pay has embraced SBTi commitments

Pick n Pay has pledged to set science-based targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science. This commitment means the company will develop and implement strategies to significantly cut its carbon footprint across its operations and value chain.
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