Management of material topics
On this page, we describe the management of material topics identified in our material assessment. We describe the impacts on the economy, environment and people as well as actions taken to manage the topic and related impacts.
| Material topic | Impacts on the economy, environment, and people | Policies and commitments (General sustainability policy for ESG topics) | Actions taken to manage the topic and related impacts |
| Climate change | Risks and opportunities TCFD report |
Science Based Targets Carbon neutral K Group |
Energy efficiency agreement Sustainability policies for sourcing Sustainable products CDP Supply Chain Programme |
| Biodiversity, circular economy solutions and minimizing food waste | Ecosystem services K Group depends on | Biodiversity commitment | Sustainability policies for sourcing Material efficiency agreement Circular economy solutions Food waste management |
| Responsibility of the purchasing chain and sustainable products | Human rights impact assessment | Statement of commitment on human rights Purchasing principles |
Domestic sourcing Risk country social audits Sustainability policies for sourcing Product safety management |
| Personnel responsibility, diversity and non-discrimination | Health, wellbeing and competencies | Human resources policy K Code of Conduct |
OHS management Competence management Diversity and equal opportunities Personnel surveys |
| Financial responsibility and good corporate governance | Profitable growth Strong financial position |
Governance policy K Code of Conduct Risk management policy Disclosure policy Tax policy |
Kesko’s and its divisions’ business strategies Good corporate governance Dividends paid Data Balance Sheet |
| Local sustainability work | Responsible value creation for the whole society | Purchasing strategy Tax policy |
Strengthening the Finnish food chain and security of supply Thank the Producer model Retailers’ local sustainability efforts |
| Wellbeing of customers | Enabling healthy and sustainable choices for customers | Health and nutrition roadmap | Product safety management Product information and labelling K food application |
| Responsibility of marketing and customer information use | Using data in a responsible and ethical way | Data protection policy Ethical principles for utilizing AI Information security policy |
Data protection and information security management Data Balance Sheet K Plussa customer programme Digital services |
Effectiveness of actions: Kesko’s Sustainability Report
Engagement with stakeholders: Stakeholder engagement
