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.
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Kesko's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Kesko Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,206,718,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 56,637,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 27,939,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, amounting to around 7,122,142,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services, use of sold products, and other categories. Kesko has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for zero emissions in its own operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030. The company has also committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, it targets a 17% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 2026, also from a 2020 baseline. Furthermore, Kesko aims for 67% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by 2026. In 2023, Kesko's emissions in Finland were reported at approximately 40,475,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, with no reported Scope 2 emissions. The global emissions for the same year included about 47,385,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 30,562,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside a substantial Scope 3 total of approximately 11,553,600,000 kg CO2e. Overall, Kesko's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and significant reductions in carbon emissions across all scopes, aligning with industry standards and global climate goals.
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| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 22,213,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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