Verkkokauppa.com, a leading Finnish online retailer, is headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, and serves customers across the Nordic region. Founded in 1992, the company has established itself as a key player in the e-commerce industry, specialising in electronics, home appliances, and a wide range of consumer goods. With a commitment to providing competitive prices and exceptional customer service, Verkkokauppa.com has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the first Finnish companies to embrace online shopping. Its extensive product selection, coupled with unique features like real-time stock availability and user-friendly navigation, sets it apart from competitors. Recognised for its market leadership, Verkkokauppa.com continues to innovate, ensuring a seamless shopping experience for its growing customer base.
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In 2023, Verkkokauppa.com reported total carbon emissions of approximately 209,426,000 kg CO2e, with no emissions from Scope 1. Scope 2 emissions were about 246,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions accounted for the majority, at approximately 209,180,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company has committed to near-term climate targets, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. In 2022, emissions were slightly higher, totalling about 250,673,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 13,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 313,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a focus on managing Scope 3 emissions, which include significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 186,001,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (about 334,000 kg CO2e). Verkkokauppa.com has not yet committed to net-zero emissions but is actively engaged in climate initiatives, as evidenced by their participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company operates within the retail sector in Finland and is focused on improving its sustainability practices.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 000 | 00,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 581,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Verkkokauppa's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 16% last year and decreased by approximately 31% since 2021, 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 77% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Verkkokauppa 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.
