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Kesko

Kesko Corporation, commonly referred to as Kesko, is a leading Finnish retail and wholesale company headquartered in Helsinki, Finland (FI). Founded in 1940, Kesko has established itself as a key player in the grocery, building and technical trade, and agricultural sectors, operating extensively across Finland and other Nordic countries. The company is renowned for its diverse range of products and services, including food retail, home improvement, and agricultural supplies, which are distinguished by their commitment to quality and sustainability. Kesko's innovative approach to retail, coupled with its strong market position, has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider in the industry. With a focus on customer satisfaction and environmental responsibility, Kesko continues to lead the way in the evolving retail landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kesko'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.

53

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wholesale Trade 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Kesko's score of 53 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Kesko's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kesko Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,900 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 40,475,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 30,562,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, Kesko plans to decrease its Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 17% by 2026, also from a 2020 baseline. Furthermore, the company commits that 67% of its suppliers, based on spend covering purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2026. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate Kesko's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
22,213,000
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Scope 2
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000,000,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kesko's primary industry is Wholesale trade and commission trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles (51), 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. Kesko is headquartered in FI, which has a rank of very low, indicating very 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.

Kesko is committed to some 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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