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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In 2024, Kesko Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,206,718,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 56,637,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 27,939,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, amounting to around 7,122,142,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. Kesko has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions in its operations by 2030. This includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 17% by 2026, also from a 2020 baseline. 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. In the near term, Kesko has committed to reducing its direct and indirect (Scope 1 and 2) emissions by 18% by 2025 from a 2015 base year. The company is also on track to halve emissions from its own operations (Scope 1 and 2) by the end of 2034 from a 2024 baseline. Overall, Kesko's comprehensive climate strategy reflects its commitment to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | 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 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 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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