Alimentation Couche Tard
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., commonly known as Couche-Tard, is a leading Canadian convenience store operator headquartered in Laval, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1980, the company has expanded its footprint across North America and Europe, establishing a strong presence in the convenience retail industry. Couche-Tard operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including Circle K, which is synonymous with quality and convenience. The company is renowned for its extensive range of products and services, from fuel and snacks to fresh food and beverages, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation, Couche-Tard has achieved significant milestones, including numerous acquisitions that have bolstered its market position. Today, it stands as one of the largest convenience store chains globally, recognised for its operational excellence and strategic growth initiatives.
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Alimentation Couche Tard's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Alimentation Couche-Tard reported total carbon emissions of approximately 848,293,000 kg CO2e, comprising 173,458,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 674,834,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, their Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, reaching about 152,705,786,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of around 765,486,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 121,557,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 643,930,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a commitment to monitoring and reporting their carbon footprint across various scopes. Over the years, Alimentation Couche-Tard has shown fluctuations in emissions, with a total of approximately 827,011,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 851,491,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, while Alimentation Couche-Tard has made strides in emissions reporting, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for enhanced climate action and accountability in their sustainability strategy.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,060,900 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 785,601,800 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 |
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Alimentation Couche Tard 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.
