PriceSmart Inc
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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into PriceSmart's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of PriceSmart amounted to 159,523 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of PriceSmart increased 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
- Total Scope 1
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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 tCO₂e 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
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into PriceSmart’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, PriceSmart reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 89,705 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,914 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 18.26 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
PriceSmart's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does PriceSmart's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, PriceSmart reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 18.26 tCO₂e 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 tCO₂e 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