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Pick n Pay

Pick n Pay Stores Limited, commonly known as Pick n Pay, is a leading retail giant headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Founded in 1967, the company has established a strong presence across various regions, including Southern Africa, where it operates numerous supermarkets and hypermarkets. Specialising in grocery retail, Pick n Pay offers a diverse range of products, from fresh produce to household goods, setting itself apart with a commitment to quality and customer service. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its private label products, which have become popular among consumers. As a key player in the South African retail industry, Pick n Pay is recognised for its innovative approach to shopping, including the integration of technology in its operations. With a focus on sustainability and community engagement, Pick n Pay continues to strengthen its market position and enhance customer loyalty.

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18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Pick n Pay's score of 18 is lower than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Pick n Pay's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Pick n Pay reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,000,558,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 1,000,558,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,000,558,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,000,558,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Comparatively, in 2021, the company recorded total emissions of about 889,595,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant increase in emissions year-on-year. The emissions for 2020 were approximately 987,230,000 kg CO2e, while in 2019, they were about 827,663,000 kg CO2e. This trend highlights the challenges Pick n Pay faces in managing its carbon footprint. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, the company has made strides in reducing CO2e emissions per square metre, achieving a reduction of about 35.1 kg CO2e per square metre in 2022, up from 34.4 kg CO2e in 2021 and 28.2 kg CO2e in 2020. Pick n Pay's commitment to addressing climate change is evident, although further details on specific reduction targets or climate pledges are not available. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where retail emissions are often substantial due to energy use and supply chain activities.

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Scope 1
860,948,000
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Scope 2
860,948,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
860,948,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pick n Pay's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Pick n Pay is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Pick n Pay 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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