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 2025, Alimentation Couche Tard reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 175,302,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 670,758,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a staggering 175,020,388,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached about 846,061,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for substantial investments in capital expenditures, projected to reach $1.0 billion between 2020 and 2030. This initiative is part of their long-term strategy to achieve net-zero emissions across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030. In previous years, emissions have shown variability, with 2024 emissions recorded at approximately 29,441,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 674,834,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, while Scope 3 emissions were about 152,705,786,000 kg CO2e. The 2023 figures indicated 31,055,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 643,930,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with no Scope 3 data disclosed. Alimentation Couche Tard's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint reflects a growing trend in the retail sector, where companies are increasingly held accountable for their environmental impact. The company's focus on capital investment and emissions reduction aligns with industry standards for climate action and sustainability.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,060,900 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 785,601,800 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 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.
