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Pepkor Holdings Ltd

Common Name
Pepkor Holdings
Country
South Africa
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Department Stores
Employees
2,400
Ticker
PPH
Exchange
Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Description
Pepkor Holdings Ltd. is a South African retail company that operates one of the largest retail chains on the African continent. Its primary function is to provide cost-effective clothing, footwear, an...

Pepkor Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Pepkor Holdings completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Pepkor Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
17,533a
14,815a
28,859a
Total Scope 2
Location-Based
227,375a
233,387a
225,201a
Total Scope 3
57,073a
55,263a
56,455a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
3.1734a
3.0057a
6.9162a
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a. Pepkor Holdings's Sustainability Report 2025

Insights into Pepkor Holdings's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Pepkor Holdings amounted to 244,908 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Pepkor Holdings decreased by 1.33%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Pepkor Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202508 k16 k24 k32 ktCO2e+9%-7%-12%+11%-49%+18%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Pepkor Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Pepkor Holdings were 17,533 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Pepkor Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Pepkor Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 39.1%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Pepkor Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 18.35%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Pepkor Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Pepkor Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 227,375 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Pepkor Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Pepkor Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 16.9%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Pepkor Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Pepkor Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Pepkor Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Pepkor Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a

Pepkor Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025070 k140 k210 k280 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based

Insights into Pepkor Holdings's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Pepkor Holdings reported 57,073 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2025 disclosure of Pepkor Holdings includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Pepkor Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e-8%+6%+173%-12%-2%+3%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Pepkor Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Pepkor Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 57,073 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Pepkor Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Pepkor Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 139.87%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Pepkor Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Pepkor Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Pepkor Holdings disclose?

In 2025, Pepkor Holdings reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Pepkor Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Pepkor Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 39,883 tCO₂e (69.88%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 7,853 tCO₂e (13.76%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 6,194 tCO₂e (10.85%)

Pepkor Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(10.9%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(69.9%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(13.8%)

Insights into Pepkor Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Pepkor Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,533 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,525 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.17 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Pepkor Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2002,00020,000200,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5002,00010,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Lojas RennerYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,397 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,337Scope 1 Intensity: 1.88 tCO2e/$MShinsegaeYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,244 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,478Scope 1 Intensity: 4.52 tCO2e/$MAtacadaoYear: 2024Scope 1: 253,585 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,718Scope 1 Intensity: 13.55 tCO2e/$MOrganizacion SorianaYear: 2024Scope 1: 690,780 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,641Scope 1 Intensity: 79.94 tCO2e/$MTakashimayaYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,204 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,094Scope 1 Intensity: 5.88 tCO2e/$MLotte ShoppingYear: 2024Scope 1: 192,966 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,532Scope 1 Intensity: 20.24 tCO2e/$MJ. Front RetailingYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,430 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,702Scope 1 Intensity: 5.34 tCO2e/$MCentral RetailYear: 2024Scope 1: 111,397 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,112Scope 1 Intensity: 15.66 tCO2e/$MNordstromYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,890 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,557Scope 1 Intensity: 1.78 tCO2e/$MSonaeYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,348 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,351Scope 1 Intensity: 7.67 tCO2e/$MIsetan Mitsukoshi HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 26,479 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,704Scope 1 Intensity: 7.15 tCO2e/$MMacy'sYear: 2023Scope 1: 67,002 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,866Scope 1 Intensity: 2.81 tCO2e/$MTokyuYear: 2023Scope 1: 121,875 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,992Scope 1 Intensity: 17.43 tCO2e/$M99 Speed Mart Retail HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,443 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,232Scope 1 Intensity: 6.02 tCO2e/$MEl Puerto de LiverpoolYear: 2024Scope 1: 46,462 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,365Scope 1 Intensity: 4.48 tCO2e/$MCencosudYear: 2024Scope 1: 552,972 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,596Scope 1 Intensity: 33.32 tCO2e/$MMarks and Spencer GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 210,164 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,877Scope 1 Intensity: 11.76 tCO2e/$MRyohin KeikakuYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,376 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,567Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$MFalabellaYear: 2024Scope 1: 141,874 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,202Scope 1 Intensity: 11.63 tCO2e/$MAeonYear: 2021Scope 1: 212,755 tCO2eRevenue: $M 80,880Scope 1 Intensity: 2.63 tCO2e/$MPick N Pay StoresYear: 2026Scope 1: 322,524 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,724Scope 1 Intensity: 41.76 tCO2e/$MBoxer RetailYear: 2026Scope 1: 168,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,928Scope 1 Intensity: 57.61 tCO2e/$MWoolworths HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 48,297 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,498Scope 1 Intensity: 10.74 tCO2e/$MShoprite HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 637,711 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,358Scope 1 Intensity: 44.41 tCO2e/$MFoschini GroupYear: 2026Scope 1: 4,575 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,657Scope 1 Intensity: 1.25 tCO2e/$MPepkor HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 17,533 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,525Scope 1 Intensity: 3.17 tCO2e/$M

How does Pepkor Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Pepkor Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.17 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.67, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Pepkor Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Pepkor Holdings ranked 7 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Pepkor Holdings is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Pepkor Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Pepkor Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 301,981 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.49% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Pepkor Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 75.29% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 18.9%.a

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