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 score of 28 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 increased slightly 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 152,705,786,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products. Over the years, Couche Tard has demonstrated fluctuations in emissions, with a notable peak in 2018 at approximately 784,990,100 kg CO2e. The company has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets or reduction initiatives, indicating a potential area for future focus in their sustainability strategy. Overall, while Alimentation Couche Tard has made strides in tracking and reporting emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for enhanced climate action in alignment with industry standards.
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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 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.
