Climate Change Data

Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:144,941 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:18,268 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:126,673 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:548,622 tCO2e/year (estimated)
Renewable Energy Share:0.3% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:460,261 MWh/year
Water Consumption:2,295,872 m3/year
Waste Generated:12,484 tons/year (Pet Care Centers); 36,329 tons/year (Distribution Centers)
Carbon Intensity:Decreasing year-over-year.

ESG Focus Areas

  • Pet Welfare & Humane Treatment
  • Pet Health, Nutrition, & Wellbeing
  • Employee Health, Safety, & Wellbeing
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
  • Sustainable Product Offering
  • Responsible Packaging
  • Climate Impact
  • Responsible Sourcing & Supply Chain Practices
  • Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
  • Government Affairs

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy intensity per dollar of sales for the fourth consecutive year.
  • Reduced emissions intensity per dollar of sales for the fourth consecutive year.
  • Eliminated approximately 66,000 pounds of plastic waste and nearly 8 million pounds of cardboard waste through packaging reduction initiatives.
  • Eliminated 6.5 million single-use plastic bags within the Owned Brand supply chain.
  • 96% of total aquatic life sold was bred via aquaculture.

Social Achievements

  • Increased average hourly wage rates by double-digit percentages for partners since the beginning of the pandemic.
  • Paid out bonuses over 200% in 2021.
  • Invested nearly $12 million in benefits premiums and enhancements since the pandemic began.
  • Provided nearly $372,000 of funding to support 322 partners in 2021 through the Petco Partner Assistance Fund.
  • More than 50% of director and above new hires and promotions were filled by women and people of color.
  • Launched Together Strong, a pet cancer awareness campaign.
  • Began offering OncoK9™, a multi-cancer early detection test for dogs, at select vet hospitals.
  • Removed all traditional rawhide options from assortment and transitioned to selling only safe and highly digestible alternatives.
  • Launched a campaign to raise awareness of the importance of mental health for pets.

Governance Achievements

  • Updated Code of Business Conduct in January 2021.
  • Formalized Human Rights Policy in 2021.
  • Engaged a third-party partner to conduct a pay equity analysis.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase assortment of sustainable products to 50% by the end of 2025.
  • Develop science-based targets for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
  • Develop detailed plans to enable a Net-Zero commitment in 2023.

Environmental Challenges

  • Scope 3 emissions from Purchased Goods & Services and Upstream Transportation & Distribution are significant areas of impact.
  • Need to reduce GHG emissions across the value chain.
  • Maintaining high standards of animal welfare throughout the supply chain, especially during COVID-19 restrictions.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing science-based targets for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
  • Developing detailed plans to enable a Net-Zero commitment in 2023.
  • Prioritizing higher-risk vendors for in-person audits and requesting self-audits from lower-risk vendors.
  • Implementing a data minimization program aligned with stringent state-level policies.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual audits normally required; in 2021, in-person audits prioritized for new and higher-risk vendors, with self-assessments requested from lower-risk vendors.

Responsible Procurement
  • Petco Vendor Certification and Standards of Excellence Program
  • Vendor Code of Conduct
  • Updated Vendor Guide (2021)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI Universal Standards

Certifications: American Humane Certified™ Seal of Approval (companion animal and aquatic life businesses)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Reddy, Youly, So Phresh, Canidae Sustain, Hill's, Jiminy's

Awards & Recognition

  • Pet Sustainability Coalition Earth Hero Award (2021)
  • American Humane Certified™ Seal of Approval (2022)