K-Group's work to mitigate climate change in the world's top class
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
KESKO PRESS RELEASE 4.11.2015 AT 10.00
Kesko rose to CDP's Climate A List for the first time scoring the maximum 100
points. The globally established list consists of 113 selected leading companies
considered to be operating in an exemplary manner in the mitigation of climate
change. The K-Group's systematic climate work is based on the long-term
commitments and energy efficiency objectives of Kesko's responsibility
programme.
Kesko was selected as one of the world's leading companies to the Climate A List
with the best possible score of 100 points.
Kesko was also included in the Nordic Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI)
for the fifth consecutive time. Kesko was awarded the full 100 points also in
this index.
* International recognition is proof that the K-Group's long-term
responsibility work is in the world's top class and focused on the right
things. The mitigation of climate change has been one of the key objectives
in Kesko's responsibility programme for many years already. We are
systematically reducing our environmental impacts in cooperation with the
entire supply chain and help our customers make choices for the benefit of
the environment, says Kesko's President and CEO Mikko Helander.
The companies that achieve a position on the Climate A List and the Climate
Disclosure Leadership Index are defined by the independent organisation CDP. An
assessment by CDP has been requested by 822 investors, whose combined investment
assets total over a third of the world's invested capital.
Thousands of companies annually submit information to CDP on their work in
climate change mitigation and the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions. The
best 5% of the assessed companies, 113 this year, are included on the Climate A
List.
Energy efficiency at stores, in transportation and products
Kesko has signed the trading sector energy efficiency agreement and committed to
improving its annual energy efficiency by 65 GWh by the end of 2016 through
various saving measures. By the end of 2014, Kesko had improved its energy
efficiency by 59 GWh and achieved 90% of the objective.
Stores' energy-efficient solutions, such as lids and doors of refrigeration
equipment, recovery of condensation heat, refrigeration units using carbon
dioxide, and adjustable and directional lighting, generate significant energy
savings.
The emissions from Keslog's transportation are reduced through, for example,
route planning, reverse logistics, two-tier trailers and training in economical
driving style.
In autumn 2015, Kesko's grocery trade, Gasum, Myllyn Paras and Wursti entered
into cooperation where biogas produced from biowaste collected from retail
stores is utilised as energy in the manufacture of new Pirkka products.
Further information is available from Kesko's Matti Kalervo, Vice President,
Corporate Responsibility, tel. +358 50 306 4081.
Read more about the K-Group's responsibility work and its results at:
http://kesko2014.kesko.fi/en
Kesko in sustainability indices:
http://www.kesko.fi/en/Investors/Share-information/Equity-
indices/Sustainability-indices/
CDP's Climate A List and the Global Climate Change Report 2015 have been
published at: www.cdp.net
Kesko (www.kesko.fi) is one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in
the World. We are a retail specialist whose chains have about 2,000 stores in
the Nordic and Baltic countries, Russia, and Belarus. Our stores offer quality
to the daily lives of consumers.
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