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 173,458,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 674,834,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 152,705,786,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached about 848,293,000 kg CO2e. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3, which encompasses emissions from the use of sold products and purchased goods and services. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon emissions. Alimentation Couche Tard aims for a 50% reduction in net Scope 1 and 2 emissions from energy consumption by 2025, using a 2020 baseline. This commitment includes the potential use of carbon credits to achieve these reductions. In previous years, the company reported emissions of approximately 121,557,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 643,930,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in 2023, indicating a trend towards increased emissions over time. The total emissions for 2022 were about 851,491,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 contributing 31,548,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 819,943,000 kg CO2e. Overall, Alimentation Couche Tard's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing its carbon emissions, with a clear focus on significant reductions in the near term.
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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.
