Kesko Sustainability Profile
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.
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Industry Average
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Kesko's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Kesko Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7.2 billion kg CO2e, comprising 56,637,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 27,939,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 7.1 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a target to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, Kesko aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 17% by 2026, also from a 2020 baseline. Kesko's climate strategy includes achieving carbon neutrality in its operations by 2025 and making its own operations emission-free by the end of 2030. The company has set interim targets, including an 18% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 from a 2015 base year. Furthermore, Kesko is committed to ensuring that 67% of its suppliers, by spend covering purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2026. The emissions data is sourced from Kesko Oyj, with no cascaded data from a parent organization. The company is actively working towards its sustainability goals, aligning with industry standards and climate commitments.
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| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 22,213,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Kesko's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Kesko's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 39% last year and increased significantly since 2013, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 86% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Kesko's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Kesko has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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