In 2026, Pick N Pay Stores 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).
Pick N Pay Stores has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 322,524a | 297,933a | 447,357a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 689,051b | N/A | N/A | |
Location-Based | 689,051b | N/A | N/A | |
Unspecified Calculation Method | N/A | 878,098a | 754,993a | |
Total Scope 3 | 13,593,694a | 373,250a | 444,436a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 41.7574a | 45.0547a | 75.0475a |
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In 2026, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Pick N Pay Stores amounted to 1,011,575 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).ab
Compared to 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Pick N Pay Stores decreased by 13.98%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
In 2026, the total Scope 1 emissions of Pick N Pay Stores were 322,524 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2020, Pick N Pay Stores's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 158.31%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2025), Pick N Pay Stores's Scope 1 emissions increased by 8.25%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
In 2026, Pick N Pay Stores reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 689,051 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 689,051 tCO₂e using the location-based method.b
In 2026, Pick N Pay Stores reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.b
In 2026, Pick N Pay Stores reported 13,593,694 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 2026 disclosure of Pick N Pay Stores includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 5 in 2025, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
In 2026, Pick N Pay Stores reported total Scope 3 emissions of 13,593,694 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 49.2% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 50.8% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Since 2020, Pick N Pay Stores's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 2,576.1%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2025), Pick N Pay Stores's Scope 3 emissions increased by 3,541.98%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
In 2026, Pick N Pay Stores reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
In 2026, the largest contributors to Pick N Pay Stores's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2026, Pick N Pay Stores reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 322,524 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,724 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 41.76 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2026, Pick N Pay Stores reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 41.76 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.15, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2026, Pick N Pay Stores ranked 23 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Pick N Pay Stores among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
In 2026, Pick N Pay Stores reported a total carbon footprint of 14,605,269 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 842.71% increase compared to 2025, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Pick N Pay Stores's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.07% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.72%.ab