Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc

Common Name
Alimentation Couche-Tard
Country
Canada
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Specialty Retail
Employees
149,000
Ticker
ATD
Exchange
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is an international leader in the convenience store industry, known for its extensive network of retail businesses offering a wide variety of products. Founded in 1980 an...

Alimentation Couche-Tard's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Alimentation Couche-Tard completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Alimentation Couche-Tard has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into Alimentation Couche-Tard's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Alimentation Couche-Tard amounted to 848,292 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Alimentation Couche-Tard increased by 10.82%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.

Alimentation Couche-Tard's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Alimentation Couche-Tard's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Alimentation Couche-Tard were 173,458 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Alimentation Couche-Tard reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Alimentation Couche-Tard's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 575.01%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Alimentation Couche-Tard's Scope 1 emissions increased by 42.7%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.

What are Alimentation Couche-Tard's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Alimentation Couche-Tard reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 674,834 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

Has Alimentation Couche-Tard reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Alimentation Couche-Tard's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 15.78%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Alimentation Couche-Tard's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Alimentation Couche-Tard 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

What methodology does Alimentation Couche-Tard use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Alimentation Couche-Tard reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.

Alimentation Couche-Tard's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Alimentation Couche-Tard's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Alimentation Couche-Tard reported 152,705,786 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2024 disclosure of Alimentation Couche-Tard includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain

Alimentation Couche-Tard's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Alimentation Couche-Tard's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Alimentation Couche-Tard reported total Scope 3 emissions of 152,705,786 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 24.55% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 75.45% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Alimentation Couche-Tard disclose?

In 2024, Alimentation Couche-Tard reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of Alimentation Couche-Tard's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Alimentation Couche-Tard's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 115,219,509 tCOâ‚‚e (75.45%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 37,486,276 tCOâ‚‚e (24.55%)

Alimentation Couche-Tard's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(24.5%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(75.5%)

Insights into Alimentation Couche-Tard's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Alimentation Couche-Tard reported a total carbon footprint of 153,554,078 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 19,959.66% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.

The largest contributor to Alimentation Couche-Tard's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.45% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.44%.

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