Kesko Oyj

Common Name
Kesko
Country
Finland
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Grocery Stores
Employees
18,382
Ticker
KESKOB
Exchange
NASDAQ HELSINKI LTD
Description
Kesko Oyj is a leading Finnish retail company that operates in the food, building, and technical trade sectors. Its primary function is to serve a diverse range of consumers and businesses through a n...

Kesko Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Kesko conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.

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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Insights into Kesko's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Kesko generated a total of 23,328 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 66.8% of Kesko's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 33.3% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Kesko's Waste Recovery Rate

67%

How much of Kesko's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Kesko reported a total waste generation of 23,328 metric tonnes, of which 66.8% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Kesko is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Kesko reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Kesko's total waste generation decreased by 3.88%, and remained stable in 2023, which may indicate a new baseline following earlier reductions in waste output.

Kesko’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Kesko’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Kesko generated a total of 23,328 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 5.1% of Kesko's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 95% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Kesko’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Kesko reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Kesko's total waste generation decreased by 3.88%, and remained stable in 2023, signaling a plateau following previous reductions that may mark a new waste baseline.

Over the same period, Kesko reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 25%, with a further 40% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.

Overall, Kesko's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.

How does Kesko treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Kesko reported that 1,190 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 5.1% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (54.9%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Kesko has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.

Breakdown of Kesko's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(31.0%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(63.9%)
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