News and releases

Kesko updates its sustainability strategy

Kesko has updated its sustainability strategy, setting emission reduction targets for its own operations extending to 2034. Over the next 10 years, Kesko will be increasing its investments in energy efficiency and the electrification of transports in an effort to reduce emissions. In the updated strategy, Kesko has also placed increased focus on supply chain sustainability, water use and biodiversity.

06.11.2024 08:25

Interim report 1 Jan. -30 September 2024: A turn for the better in building and technical trade

30.10.2024 08:00

K-Supermarket Suosikki’s retailer is very busy — it is peak honey harvesting time

Did you know that a K-retailer can also be a beekeeper? Heli Romppanen, the retailer at K-Supermarket Suosikki in Suolahti, Central Finland, got interested in beekeeping when she was finding out about the operations of various small-scale producers. Now, she has a qualification in beekeeping and sells her homemade honey in the supermarket. The honey really is a local product, as it is produced in Vihijärvi, just a 15-minute drive from the store.

04.10.2024 13:44

"I'm called in when results matter and project needs to cross the finish line" - Sergei Ilin is a versatile IT expert and efficient leader

Sergei Ilin, 42, has had a long career in the IT industry, working on various projects across different countries. He joined Kesko through Onninen, where he began working in 2008. At that time, Sergei was working in his home country, Russia, but international projects eventually led him to Finland. In 2016, following Kesko's acquisition of Onninen, Sergei transitioned to working at Kesko.

23.09.2024 15:25

Sneha Iyer Gundarathi ensures Integration services and Cloud Services run smoothly and enjoys her broad role

Sneha Iyer Gundarathi, 34, is a prime example of a technology expert who transitioned from the consulting world to Kesko. Although she has been a full-time employee at Kesko for only about a year, she has worked on Kesko’s projects as a consultant for seven years.

16.09.2024 10:19

Energy consumption at the renovated K-Supermarket Piikkiö fell by more than 30 per cent

In early 2023, K-Supermarket Piikkiö was renovated and expanded with the installation of new energy-efficient refrigeration units, LED lighting that can be adjusted for each department, and a powerful 100 kW fast charging station for electric cars. The store is now reaping the benefits of the extensive energy renovation in energy consumption: total consumption is now about a third lower per year than before the renovation.

02.09.2024 08:05

Kesko to significantly expand operations in Denmark

Kesko has agreed to acquire three builders’ merchants in Denmark: Roslev Trælasthandel A/S, Tømmergaarden A/S, and CF Petersen & Søn A/S. The combined net sales of the three operators total some €400 million. The acquisitions are part of the execution of Kesko’s growth strategy in Northern Europe, and once completed, will make Kesko’s subsidiary Davidsen a significant nationwide operator in the Danish builders’ merchant market.

14.08.2024 08:45

Kalatukku E. Eriksson halves its food waste through food aid partnership

This spring, Kalatukku E. Eriksson began donating products at risk of going to waste to Stadin safka's food aid programme. Nearly 45 percent of the products nearing expiration or otherwise destined for waste are now redirected to food aid. Donated products mostly comprise fresh fish, but processed items such as smoked fish and salads are also included in the donations.

07.08.2024 13:57

Packaging reuse system under development – K Group involved in ambitious research project

VTT and the University of Vaasa, in collaboration with 21 other organisations, have launched a major research project with the aim of making Finland a pioneer in the reuse of packaging. In addition to creating a system to enable the reuse of packaging in Finland, Finnish companies in key sectors will, if the project is successful, have the opportunity to benefit from a significant slice of the export market, which is estimated to grow to EUR 1.45 billion by 2035.

02.08.2024 12:44

Half-year financial report 1 Jan. -30 June 2024: Good performance in a weak market

23.07.2024 08:00