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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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How does Alimentation Couche Tard's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

28

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

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.

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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. Over the years, emissions have fluctuated, with 2022 emissions at about 851,491,000 kg CO2e, and 2021 at approximately 827,011,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently reported emissions across Scope 1 and Scope 2, but there is no available data on Scope 3 emissions until 2024, where they are projected to be significantly high at approximately 152,705,786,000 kg CO2e. Alimentation Couche Tard's emissions intensity has improved over the years, indicating a potential focus on sustainability, although detailed reduction strategies remain unspecified. The company continues to operate within the global retail sector, which is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of transparent climate commitments.

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201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
11,060,900
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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
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000,000,000,000

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 very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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