Pick N Pay Stores Ltd

Common Name
Pick N Pay Stores
Country
South Africa
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Department Stores
Employees
90,000
Ticker
PIK
Exchange
JOHANNESBURG STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Pick n Pay Stores Ltd. is a prominent retail company operating primarily in South Africa, with a significant presence in the Sub-Saharan region. Known for its chain of supermarkets, discount stores, a...

Pick N Pay Stores Waste Data Preview

In 2024, Pick N Pay Stores conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.

Metric (tonnes)2024202320222021 - 2017
Total Waste Generated
0000000
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
0000000
Total Waste Recovered
0000000
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
0000000
Total Hazardous Waste Generated
0000000
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
0000000
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
0000000
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
0000000

This table provides a simplified preview of selected waste data points. To access the complete dataset with full disclosures and structure, create a free account to purchase the full dataset.

Insights into Pick N Pay Stores's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2024, Pick N Pay Stores generated a total of 20,805 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 50.26% of Pick N Pay Stores's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 49.74% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Pick N Pay Stores's Waste Recovery Rate

50%

How much of Pick N Pay Stores's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2024, Pick N Pay Stores reported a total waste generation of 20,805 metric tonnes, of which 50.26% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Pick N Pay Stores is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Pick N Pay Stores reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2022, Pick N Pay Stores's total waste generation decreased by 29.25%, including a further 20.06% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.

Over the same period, Pick N Pay Stores's waste recovery rate increased by 4.45%, including a 14.52% rise in 2024, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.

Overall, Pick N Pay Stores has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.

Pick N Pay Stores’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

20222023202407.5 k15 k22.5 k30 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered
Want Full Access to Pick N Pay Stores's Waste Management Dataset?
Sign Up