Mr Price Group Limited
Mr Price Group Limited, commonly referred to as Mr Price, is a prominent South African retail company headquartered in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (ZA). Founded in 1985, the group has established itself as a leader in the value retail sector, primarily operating in clothing, homeware, and sports merchandise. With a strong presence across Southern Africa, Mr Price is renowned for its unique business model that focuses on offering quality products at competitive prices. The company’s core offerings include fashion apparel, home textiles, and sporting goods, all designed to cater to a diverse customer base. Notable achievements include consistent growth in market share and a reputation for innovation in retail practices. Mr Price Group continues to thrive in the competitive retail landscape, making it a key player in the industry.
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Mr Price Group Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Mr Price Group Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 736,590,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 4,044,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 101,033,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 631,513,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with business travel contributing about 8,209,670 kg CO2e and employee commuting accounting for approximately 36,627,750 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 753,532,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,932,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 102,692,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. Mr Price Group has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is self-reported and does not appear to be cascaded from a parent organisation, indicating that it operates independently in its emissions reporting. Overall, Mr Price Group Limited's emissions profile highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of their carbon footprint, underscoring the need for comprehensive strategies to address these emissions in future climate commitments.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 452,996,730 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,027,822,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 237,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Mr Price Group Limited is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
