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updated 10 days ago

PriceSmart

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PriceSmart, Inc., a leading membership-based warehouse club, is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily in Central America and the Caribbean. Founded in 1996, PriceSmart has established itself as a key player in the retail industry, offering a diverse range of products including groceries, electronics, and household goods. What sets PriceSmart apart is its commitment to providing high-quality products at competitive prices, catering to both individual consumers and businesses. The company has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its footprint to numerous locations across the region, solidifying its market position as a trusted retailer. With a focus on value and customer satisfaction, PriceSmart continues to thrive in the dynamic retail landscape.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

PriceSmart's score of 27 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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PriceSmart's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, PriceSmart, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 74,285,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 50,395,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This data reflects their direct and indirect emissions from operations, with no reported emissions for Scope 3. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives, PriceSmart is committed to addressing its environmental impact. The company has not disclosed any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets or other formal climate pledges. As part of its corporate responsibility, PriceSmart continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability. The emissions data is sourced directly from PriceSmart, Inc., ensuring accuracy and relevance in their climate commitments.

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2022
Scope 1
74,285,000
Scope 2
50,395,000
Scope 3
-

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. PriceSmart's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for PriceSmart is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

PriceSmart 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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