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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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26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Alimentation Couche Tard's score of 26 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Alimentation Couche Tard's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Alimentation Couche-Tard reported total carbon emissions of approximately 765,486,000 kg CO2e, comprising 121,557,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 643,930,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In 2024, emissions are projected to increase to about 848,293,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions rising to 173,458,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 674,834,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 contribution of approximately 152,705,786,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products. Over the years, Alimentation Couche-Tard has experienced fluctuations in emissions, with a notable peak in 2019 at approximately 932,319,100 kg CO2e. The company has not established specific science-based targets for emissions reduction, but it continues to monitor and report its emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, reflecting its awareness of climate impact and the importance of sustainability in its operations. Overall, while Alimentation Couche-Tard has made strides in emissions reporting, further clarity on reduction commitments would enhance its climate strategy.

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Scope 2
785,601,800
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Alimentation Couche Tard's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Alimentation Couche Tard is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Alimentation Couche Tard is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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