Kesko
Kesko Corporation, commonly referred to as Kesko, is a leading Finnish retail and wholesale company headquartered in Helsinki, Finland (FI). Founded in 1940, Kesko has established itself as a key player in the grocery, building and technical trade, and agricultural sectors, operating extensively across Finland and other Nordic countries. The company is renowned for its diverse range of products and services, including food retail, home improvement, and agricultural supplies, which are distinguished by their commitment to quality and sustainability. Kesko's innovative approach to retail, coupled with its strong market position, has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider in the industry. With a focus on customer satisfaction and environmental responsibility, Kesko continues to lead the way in the evolving retail landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Kesko's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Wholesale Trade 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.
Industry Benchmark
Kesko's score of 48 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kesko's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kesko Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,900 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions, particularly from mobile combustion, which accounted for about 40,475,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, Kesko plans to decrease its Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 17% by 2026, also from a 2020 baseline. Furthermore, the company is committed to ensuring that 67% of its suppliers, based on spend for purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2026. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate Kesko's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2013 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 22,213,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Kesko is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
