- Reducing environmental impact from energy use at facilities and emissions from distribution.
- Reducing waste and the use of virgin materials.
- Addressing data limitations for some environmental metrics (e.g., water consumption).
Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 146.4K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 17.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 129.1K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
146.4K tCO2e/year
2020
Renewable Energy
Nearly 50% at National Support Center (due to solar panels)
of total energy
Water Usage
2.4M m3/year
2020
Waste
10.6K tons/year (Distribution Centers) and 35776 tons/year (Pet Care Centers)
2020
Energy Use
441.0K MWh/year
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 17.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 129.1K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Used 92% less plastic and 23% less cardboard in packaging compared to online-only retailers, eliminating an estimated 3.6 million pounds of cardboard waste and 30,000 pounds of plastic waste in 2020.
- Eliminated more than 3 million single-use plastic bags within Owned Brand supply chain.
- Launched Started as a Bottle, upcycling 1.5 million plastic bottles into pet toys and accessories.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Roll out plastic packaging reduction to other supplies categories.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase assortment of sustainable products to 50% by the end of 2025.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Responsible Animal CareHelping People ThrivePreserving the Health of Our Planet