Sustainable products in the building and technical trade
Our classification of sustainable products presented in the sustainability statement and Kesko.fi Sustainable products webpages complements the turnover KPI in accordance with the EU Taxonomy and is based on our division-specific definition of sustainable products. At K-Rauta and Onninen, we define sustainable products as those that promote energy saving, green transition or safe living and working. Furthermore, the definition includes products with official environmental labels and certificates.
At K-Rauta and Onninen, we define sustainable products as follows:
- Green transition products:
solar cells, heat pumps and EV chargers related to electricity distribution. - Energy saving:
energy-efficient equipment and insulation affecting the consumption of heat energy. - Safe working:
personal safety equipment (hearing protectors, respirator filters, eye protectors, protective helmets, protective gloves) as well as protective clothing and footwear. - Verified or certified environmental labels.
Percentage of sustainable products:
Percentage of sustainable products of building and technical trade’s net sales in 2024: 22% (2023: 18%).
