Published 03-16-18
Issued by Kesko
Kesko’s 2017 Annual Report describes the progress made in Kesko’s strategy and sustainability work, providing comprehensive performance indicators.
Kesko’s 2017 Annual Report describes the progress made in Kesko’s strategy and sustainability work, providing comprehensive performance indicators.
Kesko’s integrated Annual Report contains a strategy section, a sustainability section, as well as the financial statements, the Report by the Board of Directors, and the Corporate Governance Statement and the Remuneration Statement. The review of non-financial information is included in the Report by the Board of Directors. The report is prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards and includes Kesko’s UN Global Compact Communication on Progress.
Focus on quality, selections and services
Kesko, a Finnish trading sector pioneer, initiated a strategic transformation in 2015. Good progress has since been made in the core areas of customer orientation, stronger growth and profitability, and increased focus of operations.
“In 2017, Kesko continued on a strong growth path, focusing on our three strategic areas: the grocery trade, the building and technical trade, and the car trade. Our good performance confirms that our decision to focus on quality, selections and services has been the right one,” says Mikko Helander, Kesko’s President and CEO.
Sustainability highlights in 2017
The full report can be downloaded as a PDF.
Contact:
Matti Kalervo, Kesko’s Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, phone: +358 50 306 4081
Kesko and K-stores offer quality to the daily lives of consumers. Kesko is a leading provider of trading sector services and a highly valued listed company.