Kesko ranks sector-best globally in sustainability on Global 100 list

Kesko Oyj has once again secured a high position on Corporate Knights' Global 100 list, which identifies the world's most sustainable corporations. For the 2026 ranking, Kesko was the top-performing company globally within the consumer staples sector, marking its third consecutive year in this leading position.

The annual Global 100 ranking, released at the World Economic Forum in Davos, assesses more than 8,000 publicly traded companies based on their sustainability performance. The assessment criteria focus on the proportion of sustainable investments and revenues, as well as the growth rate of sustainable revenues. Kesko ranked 50th overall and was the sole representative from the 'Grocery Stores' peer group, which includes 172 companies worldwide.

Noomi Jägerhorn, Kesko's Vice President of Sustainability, expressed pride in the company's long-term efforts. "Our success on the 'Global 100' listing is concrete evidence that we are working towards the right goals. To maintain momentum, we must take decisive action in all focus areas of our sustainability strategy: climate and nature, value chain, our people, and good governance," Jägerhorn stated.

Kesko integrates sustainability across all three of its business divisions. In grocery trade, this includes investments in electrifying its transport fleet and expanding the offering of plant-based protein products. In building and technical trade, the company utilizes circular economy solutions, such as recycling wooden packaging. In car trade, Kesko operates the K-Lataus charging network for electric vehicles throughout Finland.

Notably, Kesko is the only company globally to have been included on the Global 100 list every year since its inception in 2005. The other Finnish companies on the 2026 list were Kone, Neste, and Nokia.