Animal welfare is top of the agenda for ALDI Nord Germany

30% less packaging by end of 2025

Reduction of the total weight of own-brand product packaging in Germany by 30% – proportional to sales – by end of 2025 (base year 2015).

In progress. We achieved 26% savings in packaging materials in Germany by the end of 2022.

100% recyclable packaging by end of 2025*

100% of our own-brand product packaging in Germany recyclable by end of 2022.

In progress. 72% of our packaging was classified as recyclable by end of 2022.
The biggest challenge is to find recyclable alternatives, especially in the chilled convenience and dairy sectors, that still meet the requirements for functionality and food safety. The first packaging options are available, but we cannot apply them across the board yet.

Ban on microplastics in cosmetic products by end of 2022

Replacement of all own-brand cosmetic products in Germany with solid microplastics or liquid synthetic plastics with environmentally friendly alternatives by end of 2022.

In progress. 82,6% of our relevant health, beauty and baby products, detergents and cleaners are made without microplastic.

Expansion of the animal welfare labelling system ('Haltungsform' means husbandry level)

Expansion of products containing at least 50% meat or milk.

Ongoing. Labelling of frozen and processed meat products is completed. The next step is labelling of milk and cheese products.

By 2023, at least 7% of ALDI Nord's total banana volumes are sourced as Living Wage Banana from Ecuador

Targeted volumes must include bananas in the entry-level price segment and may include other product lines.

In progress. First implementation phase with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (German Corporation for International Cooperation, GIZ) (data assessment, agenda setting, integration of goals into purchasing, reporting). The goal is part of the industry initiative of German retailers.

By 2025, ALDI Nord aims at sourcing at least 50% of ALDI Nord's total banana volumes as Living Wage Banana

This includes banana volumes from all sourcing countries.

In progress. First implementation phase with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (German Corporation for International Cooperation, GIZ) (data assessment, agenda setting, integration of goals into purchasing, reporting). The goal is part of the industry initiative of German retailers.

By 2025, at least 90% of volumes of ALDI Nord bananas sourced from Ecuador will be sourced as living wage banana

90% of banana volumes from Ecuador.

In progress. First implementation phase with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (German Corporation for International Cooperation, GIZ) (data assessment, agenda setting, integration of goals into purchasing, reporting). The goal is part of the industry initiative of German retailers.

Delisting of fresh meat products with husbandry level 1 until 2025

Delisting of fresh meat products with husbandry level 1 in German stores and increase in the proportion of own-brand fresh meat products with the label husbandry level 2, 3 or 4.

In progress. 90% of cold cuts and chilled meat products are already level 2 or higher. The status of fresh meat is the same as in 2021.

All drinking milk products are of German origin by end of 2024

The scope covers drinking milk (fresh and ultra-high-temperature processed (UHT) milk).

In progress. Fresh milk from Germany (incl. organic) is already 100%. Some UHT products still need to be changed.

40% (sales shares) of drinking milk* with husbandry level 3 and 4 until the end of 2023

The goal covers pure drinking milk (fresh and UHT milk).

Goal achieved in 2022.

Delist all drinking milk* products with husbandry level 1 until 2024

The goal covers pure drinking milk (fresh and UHT milk).

In progress. Share of milk in level 3 and 4 is already over 40%.

100% (sales shares) of drinking milk* with husbandry level 3 and 4 until 2030

The goal covers pure drinking milk (fresh and UHT milk).

In progress. Share of milk in level 3 and 4 is already over 40%.

33% (sales shares) of fresh meat** with husbandry level 3 and 4 until 2026

33% (sales shares) of fresh meat**, cold cuts and chilled meat products*** with husbandry level 3 and 4 until 2026

In progress. 90% of cold cuts and meat products are already level 2 or higher. 15% (sales shares) of fresh meat are husbandry level 3 and 4.

100% (sales shares) of fresh meat** with husbandry level 3 and 4 until 2030

100% (sales shares) of fresh meat**, cold cuts and chilled meat products*** with husbandry level 3 and 4 until 2030

In progress. 90% of cold cuts and meat products are already level 2 or higher. 15% (sales shares) of fresh meat are husbandry level 3 and 4.

Increasing the own-use rate for the energy generated in-house

Increasing the own-use rate for the energy generated in-house by photovoltaic systems at stores in Germany through combination with concepts for integrated cooling and heating systems, and demand-led alignment of the photovoltaic systems

Ongoing. One test store was equipped with a battery system. The next step is to equip around 20 more test stores with battery systems.

Equip approximately 150 already existing stores with PV systems by the end of 2024

Equip approx. 150 already existing gable roof stores with PV systems by the end of 2024; equip all already existing stores where technical feasible

New goal. Stores have been identified, and the framework agreement for equipment completed. The next step is to equip the stores.