Kesko Corporation, headquartered in Finland (FI), is a prominent player in the wholesale trade and commission trade services sector, specifically excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles. Founded in 1940, Kesko has established itself as a leader in the industry, with a strong presence across the Nordic and Baltic regions.
The company primarily focuses on the wholesale distribution of food, building and technical trade products, and home and speciality goods. Kesko's unique approach combines a robust supply chain with innovative digital solutions, ensuring efficient service delivery to its diverse clientele.
With a commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction, Kesko has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its operational excellence. As a key market player, Kesko continues to shape the wholesale landscape, driving growth and setting industry standards.
+72 vs industry average
Kesko’s score of 99 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Wholesale Trade has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Wholesale Trade industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Kesko's reported carbon emissions
Kesko's Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments: A Comprehensive Overview
Kesko, a prominent wholesale trade and commission trade services company headquartered in FI, is actively engaged in reducing its environmental impact. The company's latest reported emissions data for 2025 indicates a significant total of approximately 8.16 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of approximately 55.23 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, around 18.97 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and approximately 15.85 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The most substantial contributor within Scope 3 is purchased goods and services, accounting for roughly 6.48 billion kg CO2e, followed by the use of sold products at approximately 1.29 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, Kesko reported total emissions of approximately 7.36 billion kg CO2e in 2024, with Scope 1 emissions at about 59.75 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 31.39 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 14.21 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were approximately 11.74 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at around 47.39 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 30.56 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 11.67 billion kg CO2e.
Kesko has established ambitious climate targets, including a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. The company aims for its own operations to be emission-free by the end of 2030 and is working towards achieving carbon neutrality in 2025. Furthermore, Kesko has committed to halving emissions from its own operations (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by the end of 2034 from a 2024 baseline. In line with a 1.5°C pathway, Kesko also aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products by 35.0% by 2034 from a 2024 baseline. Beyond direct operations, Kesko is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050.
In addition to these operational goals, Kesko is also focusing on its supply chain. The company commits that 67% of its suppliers, based on spend for purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2026. Kesko is also working to reduce absolute Scope 3 FLAG (Forest, Land, and Agriculture) GHG emissions by 42.4% by 2034 from a 2024 base year, and has a commitment to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities, with a target date of December 31, 2025.
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Kesko’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
6 goals2030
90% reduction in all scopes
Kesko on sitoutunut vähentämään oman toimintansa absoluuttisia päästöjä (Scope 1 ja 2) 90 %:lla vuoden 2030 loppuun mennessä (tCO₂e vuoteen…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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