Kesko Reports First Biodiversity Footprint Assessment of Own-Brand Products

• Kesko completed its first biodiversity footprint assessment of private-label grocery products, covering about 11,000 products totaling 467 million kilograms.
• Meat accounted for up to 25% of potential species-loss impacts; dairy products contributed about 20%.
• Bananas generated 13% of the footprint, reflecting production concentrated in Central America, where ecosystems are particularly sensitive.
• Colombia accounted for 25% of potential impacts despite representing only about 6% of procurement volume.
• The findings will guide more detailed product-origin tracking and sourcing improvements with suppliers to reduce biodiversity impacts.

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