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Waste heat from a data center to heat a K-Supermarket for the first time in Finland

The K-Supermarket Mankkaa grocery store and atNorth's data center in Espoo are launching a groundbreaking collaboration in which waste heat from the data center will be used to cover almost all the heating energy needed by the store. The project will reduce emissions from all of Kesko's district heating use by almost one percent.

14.04.2025 08:11

Noomi Jägerhorn appointed as Kesko’s Vice President of Sustainability

Noomi Järgerhorn (M.Soc.Sc.) has been appointed as Kesko’s Vice President of Sustainability. She will join the company on 1 May 2025, and assume her new position on 1 June 2025 at the latest.

13.03.2025 10:05

K Group survey finds that almost all customers buy red label products

According to a K Group survey,* 95% of K-food store customers buy red label products often or sometimes. Red label products are sold at a discount because their best before date is approaching. Red label products also affect many people's meal plans: three out of four customers may change their plans depending on what products are sold at a red label discount.

21.02.2025 14:45

New ‘100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World’ list out: Kesko ranks sector-best globally

Kesko was ranked the best company in the world in Consumer Staples on this year’s ‘Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World’ listing. On the overall list, Kesko was ranked the best Finnish company. The other Finnish companies to make the 2025 list were Neste and Nokia.

22.01.2025 11:10

Dow Jones sustainability assessment: Kesko ranked the best company in Europe in its industry

Kesko has been included in the Dow Jones sustainability indices the DJSI World and the DJSI Europe. In the DJSI Europe index, Kesko ranked as the best company in its industry (Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail) for the third consecutive year. In the global DJSI World index, Kesko ranked fourth highest in its industry. In the DJSI World, Finnish companies included were Kesko, Neste, UPM-Kymmene and Valmet. In the DJSI Europe, Kesko, Neste, UPM-Kymmene, Valmet and Wärtsilä were included.

27.12.2024 10:45

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