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Alko

Alko Inc., commonly referred to as Alko, is a prominent Finnish retail company headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. Established in 1932, Alko operates primarily within the alcoholic beverage industry, serving as the sole retailer of alcoholic beverages in Finland. The company is renowned for its extensive selection of wines, spirits, and beers, catering to a diverse clientele across the country. With a commitment to quality and responsible consumption, Alko offers unique products sourced from both local and international producers. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of an online shopping platform, enhancing accessibility for consumers. Alko's market position is bolstered by its focus on sustainability and customer service, making it a trusted name in Finland's retail landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Alko's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Alko's score of 33 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Alko's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Alko reported total carbon emissions of approximately 74,583,000 kg CO2e, comprising 72,542,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,041,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). The company also recorded Scope 3 emissions of about 900,977 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight decrease from 2021, where total emissions were around 89,432,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 78,108,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at 11,325,000 kg CO2e. Alko has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% from 2019 levels by the year 2030. This target underscores the company's dedication to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The commitment is part of a broader strategy to enhance environmental performance and mitigate climate impact.

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202020212022
Scope 1
72,025,000
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Scope 2
11,850,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Alko's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Alko is in FI, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Alko is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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