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PriceSmart Inc

Common Name
PriceSmart
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Discount Stores
Employees
12,000
Ticker
PSMT
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
PriceSmart Inc. is a widely recognized membership-based warehouse club that operates primarily in Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. The company's business model focuses on providing a...

PriceSmart's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, PriceSmart 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, PriceSmart has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 2
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Verified Sources Behind PriceSmart’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. PriceSmart's Sustainability Report 2024
a. PriceSmart's Sustainability Report 2024
b. PriceSmart's ESG Report 2023
b. PriceSmart's ESG Report 2023

Insights into PriceSmart's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofPriceSmart amounted to159,523metric 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of PriceSmartincreased by 27.96%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab

PriceSmart's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are PriceSmart's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of PriceSmart were 89,705 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Compared to the previous year(2023), PriceSmart's Scope 1 emissions increased by 26.71%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab

What are PriceSmart's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, PriceSmart reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 69,818 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has PriceSmart reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2023), PriceSmart's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 29.59% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyab

What methodology does PriceSmart use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, PriceSmart reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

PriceSmart's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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Insights into PriceSmart’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, PriceSmart reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 89,705 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 4,914 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 18.26 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

PriceSmart's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1002,000100,0002,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1001,00020,000200,0002,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)ASUniversalYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,983 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,749Scope 1 Intensity: 39.65 tCO2e/$MSpectrum Brands HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 24,624 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,919Scope 1 Intensity: 8.44 tCO2e/$MAAAndersonsYear: 2024Scope 1: 717,735 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,258Scope 1 Intensity: 63.76 tCO2e/$MWeis MarketsYear: 2023Scope 1: 116,710 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,697Scope 1 Intensity: 24.85 tCO2e/$MCostco WholesaleYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,287,937 tCO2eRevenue: $M 254,453Scope 1 Intensity: 5.06 tCO2e/$MBoston BeerYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,778 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,013Scope 1 Intensity: 22.74 tCO2e/$MDollar TreeYear: 2023Scope 1: 380,687 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,604Scope 1 Intensity: 12.44 tCO2e/$MCotyYear: 2025Scope 1: 9,147 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,893Scope 1 Intensity: 1.55 tCO2e/$MNewell BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 212,438 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,582Scope 1 Intensity: 28.02 tCO2e/$MAdtalem Global EducationYear: 2024Scope 1: 434 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,585Scope 1 Intensity: 0.27 tCO2e/$MBJ's Wholesale Club HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 195,376 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,969Scope 1 Intensity: 9.78 tCO2e/$MFlowers FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 145,697 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,103Scope 1 Intensity: 28.55 tCO2e/$MDarling IngredientsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,936,042 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,715Scope 1 Intensity: 338.75 tCO2e/$MSmithfield FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,179,135 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,142Scope 1 Intensity: 154.09 tCO2e/$MTargetYear: 2024Scope 1: 867,450 tCO2eRevenue: $M 106,566Scope 1 Intensity: 8.14 tCO2e/$MUnited Natural FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 344,074 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,272Scope 1 Intensity: 11.37 tCO2e/$MSSSkillsoftYear: 2024Scope 1: 423 tCO2eRevenue: $M 531Scope 1 Intensity: 0.80 tCO2e/$MTurning Point BrandsYear: 2020Scope 1: 1,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 405Scope 1 Intensity: 4.89 tCO2e/$MWalmartYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,030,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 680,985Scope 1 Intensity: 13.26 tCO2e/$MConagra BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 490,454 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,051Scope 1 Intensity: 40.70 tCO2e/$MJ M SmuckerYear: 2024Scope 1: 165,414 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,179Scope 1 Intensity: 20.23 tCO2e/$MDollar GeneralYear: 2024Scope 1: 692,872 tCO2eRevenue: $M 40,612Scope 1 Intensity: 17.06 tCO2e/$MIngredionYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,825,070 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,430Scope 1 Intensity: 245.64 tCO2e/$MLamb Weston HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 736,797 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,468Scope 1 Intensity: 113.92 tCO2e/$MPriceSmartYear: 2024Scope 1: 89,705 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,914Scope 1 Intensity: 18.26 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, PriceSmart reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 18.26 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 18.64, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does PriceSmart rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, PriceSmart ranked 13 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

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

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