- Ongoing global conflict, widespread economic and social disruption
- Global energy market evolution and legislative frameworks impacting sustainable solutions
- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events (extreme weather, flooding, wildfires)
- Reduced demand for liquid fuel due to regulations, EV adoption, and changing consumer behavior
- Rapidly evolving EV technology environment
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 (May 1, 2023 to April 28, 2024) reporting, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 848.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 173.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 674.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 152.7M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
848.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2024 (May 1, 2023 to April 28, 2024)
Water Usage
11.3K Megaliters/year (North America and Hong Kong)
2024 (May 1, 2023 to April 28, 2024)
Energy Use
2.7M MWh/year
2024 (May 1, 2023 to April 28, 2024)
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024 (May 1, 2023 to April 28, 2024))
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 173.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 674.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 152.7M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 (May 1, 2023 to April 28, 2024) | 848.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2023-05-01 to 2024-04-28 | 152.7M tCO2e/year (Scope 3) + 173458 tCO2e (Scope 1) + 674834 tCO2e (Scope 2) |
| 2022-04-25 to 2023-04-30 | 765.5K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Exceeded 2025 goal with 32% of packaging portfolio by weight meeting sustainable attributes (recycled content, certified materials, reusability, or compostable materials)
- Customers used refillable cups over 45 million times
- Installed new Water Recycling units at 29 new-to-industry locations in North America, saving an estimated 217.3 million liters of water per year
- Installed or upgraded Water Reclaim systems at 24 European locations
- Converted 100% of private-brand hard-boiled egg snack packs to cage-free eggs in the U.S.
- Switched to paper bags, straws, and birch utensils in Canada
- Installed small format cardboard balers at 15 U.S. sites, recycling 13.5 tons of cardboard and reducing waste pickups by 46%
- Reduced plastic content of private-label water bottles by 6.2% in North America
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from energy consumption by 2025 (using carbon credits if needed)
- $600 million investment in renewable projects by 2025, resulting in 4,300 renewable dispensers
📅 Medium-term
- Carbon neutral for Scope 1 and 2 net emissions from energy consumption by 2030 (using carbon credits)
- $1 billion investment in renewable projects by 2030, resulting in 10,000 renewable dispensers
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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