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 2023, 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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a. PriceSmart's ESG Report 2023
a. PriceSmart's ESG Report 2023

Insights into PriceSmart's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of PriceSmart amounted to 124,670 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

PriceSmart's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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What are PriceSmart's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of PriceSmart were 70,795 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

What are PriceSmart's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, PriceSmart reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 53,875 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

What methodology does PriceSmart use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, 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 2023, PriceSmart reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 70,795 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,412 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 16.05 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

PriceSmart's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1002,00050,0002,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5002,00020,000200,0002,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)AUniversalYear: 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: 2023Scope 1: 1,424,357 tCO2eRevenue: $M 242,291Scope 1 Intensity: 5.88 tCO2e/$MBoston BeerYear: 2023Scope 1: 47,613 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,009Scope 1 Intensity: 23.70 tCO2e/$MDollar TreeYear: 2023Scope 1: 380,687 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,604Scope 1 Intensity: 12.44 tCO2e/$MCotyYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,037 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,554Scope 1 Intensity: 1.45 tCO2e/$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: 2023Scope 1: 158,322 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,091Scope 1 Intensity: 31.10 tCO2e/$MDarling IngredientsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,936,042 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,715Scope 1 Intensity: 338.75 tCO2e/$MSmithfield FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 237,565 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,640Scope 1 Intensity: 16.23 tCO2e/$MTargetYear: 2023Scope 1: 818,148 tCO2eRevenue: $M 107,412Scope 1 Intensity: 7.62 tCO2e/$MKeurig Dr PepperYear: 2023Scope 1: 286,787 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,814Scope 1 Intensity: 19.36 tCO2e/$MKenvueYear: 2024Scope 1: 56,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,455Scope 1 Intensity: 3.66 tCO2e/$MAltria GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 118,646 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,502Scope 1 Intensity: 5.79 tCO2e/$MUnited Natural FoodsYear: 2022Scope 1: 368,909 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,928Scope 1 Intensity: 12.75 tCO2e/$MWalmartYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,110,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 648,126Scope 1 Intensity: 12.51 tCO2e/$MConagra BrandsYear: 2023Scope 1: 392,471 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,277Scope 1 Intensity: 31.97 tCO2e/$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: 2023Scope 1: 722,902 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,351Scope 1 Intensity: 135.11 tCO2e/$MPriceSmartYear: 2023Scope 1: 70,795 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,412Scope 1 Intensity: 16.05 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2023, PriceSmart reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 16.05 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 16.64 , 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 2023, PriceSmart ranked 12 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

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