Sustainability management
Sustainability is a central part of Kesko's strategy. Kesko’s operations are based on Kesko's value, vision and mission. Sustainability work is guided by Kesko’s sustainability policy, sustainability strategy and the K Code of Conduct guidelines.
Kesko has committed to several international declarations and conventions, the most important of which are:
- The UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child
- The ILO convention on the Fundamental Rights and Principles at Work
- The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Corporations
- The ICC Business Charter for Sustainable Development and principles against corruption and bribery
- The UN Global Compact initiative
- The UN Sustainable Development Goals
- The purchasing principles of the amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative (amfori BSCI)