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 2023, 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.

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Insights into Pepkor Holdings's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Pepkor Holdings amounted to 254,060 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Pepkor Holdings decreased by 11.25%, 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

20182019202020212022202309.5 k19 k28.5 k38 ktCO2e-21%+9%-7%-12%+11%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Pepkor Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Pepkor Holdings were 28,859 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Pepkor Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Pepkor Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 21.07%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Pepkor Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 11.27%, 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 2023, Pepkor Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 225,201 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Pepkor Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Pepkor Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Pepkor Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Pepkor Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 13.49% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does Pepkor Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Pepkor Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Pepkor Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023070 k140 k210 k280 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Pepkor Holdings's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Pepkor Holdings reported 56,455 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 2023 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 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Pepkor Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e+3%-8%+6%+173%-12%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Pepkor Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Pepkor Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 56,455 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 2018, Pepkor Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 144.58%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Pepkor Holdings's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.55%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Pepkor Holdings disclose?

In 2023, 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 2023, the largest contributors to Pepkor Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 37,867 tCO₂e (67.07%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 7,260 tCO₂e (12.86%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 6,575 tCO₂e (11.65%)

Pepkor Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(67.1%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(11.6%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(12.9%)

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

In 2023, Pepkor Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,859 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,173 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.92 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Pepkor Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

0.5201,00050,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)RPFWBSun Art Retail GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 286,831 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,733Scope 1 Intensity: 26.72 tCO2e/$MSonaeYear: 2023Scope 1: 69,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,296Scope 1 Intensity: 7.47 tCO2e/$MLojas RennerYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,397 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,337Scope 1 Intensity: 1.88 tCO2e/$MRRRipleyYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,882 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,446Scope 1 Intensity: 0.77 tCO2e/$MPPPick N Pay StoresYear: 2023Scope 1: 381,435 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,807Scope 1 Intensity: 65.68 tCO2e/$MJ.Front RetailingYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,430 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,702Scope 1 Intensity: 5.34 tCO2e/$MShoprite HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 748,589 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,756Scope 1 Intensity: 58.68 tCO2e/$MIsetan Mitsukoshi HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 26,479 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,704Scope 1 Intensity: 7.15 tCO2e/$MHyundai Department StoreYear: 2023Scope 1: 22,859 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,293Scope 1 Intensity: 6.94 tCO2e/$MFFFirst SteamshipYear: 2023Scope 1: 1 tCO2eRevenue: $M 179Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MCencosudYear: 2024Scope 1: 552,972 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,596Scope 1 Intensity: 33.32 tCO2e/$MFoschini GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,149 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,180Scope 1 Intensity: 1.30 tCO2e/$MWWWangfujing GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 114,946 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,720Scope 1 Intensity: 66.83 tCO2e/$MBBBizim Toptan Satis MagazalariYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,815 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,081Scope 1 Intensity: 18.34 tCO2e/$MWoolworths HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,227 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,207Scope 1 Intensity: 13.60 tCO2e/$MTakashimayaYear: 2022Scope 1: 19,910 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,585Scope 1 Intensity: 3.02 tCO2e/$MKohlsYear: 2023Scope 1: 28,225 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,476Scope 1 Intensity: 1.62 tCO2e/$MMarks and Spencer GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 210,164 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,877Scope 1 Intensity: 11.76 tCO2e/$MMacy'sYear: 2022Scope 1: 40,901 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,448Scope 1 Intensity: 1.61 tCO2e/$MGS RetailYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,209 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,923Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MYuyuan Tourist MartYear: 2023Scope 1: 15,842 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,181Scope 1 Intensity: 1.94 tCO2e/$MFalabellaYear: 2023Scope 1: 145,950 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,739Scope 1 Intensity: 11.46 tCO2e/$MPepkor HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 28,859 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,173Scope 1 Intensity: 6.92 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2023, Pepkor Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.92 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.05 , 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 2023, Pepkor Holdings ranked 11 out of 22 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 2023, Pepkor Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 310,515 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.31% decrease compared to 2022, 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 72.52% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 18.18%. a

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