In 2026, 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 treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 22,978.6a | 23,312.5a | 20,805.2a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 12,807.5a | 12,895.8a | 10,456.3a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2026, Pick N Pay Stores generated a total of 22,979metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 55.74% of Pick N Pay Stores's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 44.26% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2026, Pick N Pay Stores reported a total waste generation of 22,979 metric tonnes, of which 55.74% 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.a
Since 2022, Pick N Pay Stores's total waste generation decreased by 21.86%, including a further 1.43% drop in 2026, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Pick N Pay Stores's waste recovery rate increased by 15.83%, while holding steady in 2026, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.a
Overall, Pick N Pay Stores’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.