CR Agenda 2023

20% less virgin plastic in private label packaging* by 2025
(base year 2020, in relation to sales)

_{*Packaging level: primary (sales) packaging, excluding category fruit and vegetables}

In progress

-17%

We aim to further reduce the amount of packaging material by reducing the total volume of packaging.

30% recycled content in private label plastic packaging* by 2025 (at least and on average)

^{*Packaging level: primary (sales) packagin}

In progress

17%

The current status is a good basis and point for continuing to pursue the focused legal use quotas of the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and gradually equipping our plastic packaging with the intended recycled content.

100% reusable, recyclable or compostable* private label packaging by 2025

^{*Basis: ALDI Recyclability Guideline and the existing collection, sorting & recycling infrastructures in our ALDI countries. This basis for evaluation will serve until the criteria for Design4Recycling within the EU PPWR are authoritative and published.}

In progress

75%

We aim to further continually increase the amount of recyclable packaging materials, for example by using mono materials, eliminating multi-layer packaging or avoiding Non-detectable NIR Colours.

15% less packaging* for private labels
by 2025 (base year 2020, in relation to sales)

^{*Packaging level: primary (sales) packaging, excluding category fruit and vegetables}

In progress

-12%

We aim to further reduce the amount of packaging material by reducing the total volume of packaging, for example by reducing material thickness, eliminating packaging components or optimising packaging sizes.

Delisting the disposable plastic bag*
(e.g. carrier loop bag =  "Schlaufentragetasche")

^{*Scope strength: bags with <60µ, not-bags excluded for fruit and vegetables}

Goal achieved

100%

At the point of sale, we want to offer our customers sustainable carrier bags that conserve valuable resources, are often reusable and recyclable.

100% unpackaged organic fruit and vegetables or in environmentally friendly packaging* by 2023

^{*Packaging level: primary (sales) packaging}

In progress

92%

We aim to increase the proportion of unpackaged products or recyclable packaging for organic fruit and vegetables.

Expansion of unpackaged* articles in the fruit and vegetable sector to at least 40%** by 2025

^{*Packaging level: primary (sales) packaging
**Achievement min on Group average}

In progress

30%

We continue to work on optimising our packaging in terms of environmental impact and, whereever possible, eliminating packaging materials while maintaining product protection and quality.

Optimise* the composition of 100% of ALDI private label food products for children** by end of 2025

^{*Optimisation is conducted based on the WHO nutrient profile model (second edition)
**Products according to the ALDI Nord definition that do not meet WHO nutrient profile model. Excluded are special offers (Christmas, St Nicholas, Easter, Halloween).}

In progress

-

Children's products are currently being evaluated according to WHO criteria to ensure the successive optimisation of the children's assortment.

Avoid off-product marketing of unhealthy private label food products for children* and promote healthy products in our leaflets, websites and social media channels by end of 2025**

^{*Products according to the ALDI Nord definition that do not meet WHO nutrient profile model. Excluded are special offers (Christmas, St Nicholas, Easter, Halloween).
**Adapted target year}

In progress

-

-

Avoid on-product marketing of unhealthy private label food products for children* and promote a healthy assortment by end of 2025

^{*Products according to the ALDI Nord definition that do not meet WHO nutrient profile model. Excluded are special offers (Christmas, St Nicholas, Easter, Halloween).}

In progress

-

For products that cannot be optimised according to WHO criteria, the successive adaptation of layouts is ensured. Further implementation of the target is in progress.

Implementation of clear labelling concept for healthy private label food products for children* by end of 2025

^{*Products according to the ALDI Nord definition that meet WHO nutrient profile model. Excluded are special offers (Christmas, St Nicholas, Easter, Halloween).}

In progress

-

Review of various design concepts for the healthy children's assortment in accordance with legal requirements and market situation.

Register 100% of ALDI private label food products* for the Nutri-Score labelling by end of 2024

^{*Out of scope are exceptions of Santé publique France and individually defined exceptions.}

In progress

-

Usage of the updated Nutri-Score algorithm.

Offer 100% vegetarian/vegan soy-based* dairy, meat, fish & egg alternatives (labelled with V-Label) with European and/or certified** soy by 2024.

^{*Products are soy-based if soy is a primary and/or valuable ingredient. Textured soy protein (TSP) is also included in the scope.
**Accepted certifications and standards are RTRS, Pro Terra, ISCC+, SFAP Non-Conversion, CRS, BFA, Danube/Europe Soy, Cargill Triple S, ADM Responsible Soy Standard, Bunge Pro S.}

In progress

79%

Regular monitoring of target achievement. Suppliers not fulfilling the requirement yet will be proactively contacted.

100% sustainable cotton* by 2030

^{*E.g. GOTS, OCS 100/blended, Fairtrade, recycled cotton, BCI, or CmiA for all clothing and home textiles}

In progress

96%

Evaluate 2024 status, look for articles with conventional cotton and make sure 2030 goal will be achieved.

Roll-out of Corporate Responsibility Supplier Evaluations (CRSE) in all high-priority supply chains* by 2027

^{*High-priority supply chains are supply chains identified in our Sustainability Risk Analysis}

Goal under revision

36%

CRSE is implemented for the following high priorities: fashion and shoes, household textiles, fruit and vegetables, fish and seafood. Development of CRSE or similar evaluation for further high priorities is ongoing.

Commitment to eliminate deforestation and conversion of natural ecosystems from our high-priority supply chains* by 2030

^{*High-priority supply chains for this commitment (EUDR scope): cocoa, coffee, palmoil, soy, wood, wood-based packaging, beef}

Goal under revision

-

We are committed to eliminate deforestation and conversion of natural ecosystems from our high-priority supply chains by 2030.  Resources such as palm oil, timber and cocoa are nearly 100% certified by a deforestation-free standard. We have also excluded Brazilian Beef from our supply chains. For coffee, we are working on a 100% certification. Moreover, we are currently working on the successful implementation of the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation.

Realisation and publication of up to 12 Human Rights Impact Assessments (HRIAs)* or comparable reports by 2025, at least one in every high-priority supply chain**

^{*A Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) is a process to understand and systematically identify how specific supply chain activities potentially affect internationally recognised human rights. It gives information on key human rights risk and root causes and includes the perspective of relevant rightsholders.
**High-priority supply chains are supply chains identified in our Sustainability Risk Analysis}

In progress

25%

Continue conducting HRIAs for selected high-priority supply chains.

Establishment of grievance mechanisms that meet the requirements of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) in our high-priority supply chains* by 2025

^{*High-priority supply chains are supply chains identified in our Sustainability Risk Analysis}

In progress

-

We continue to work with other stakeholders to establish and strengthen grievance mechanisms. This commitment includes participating in amfori’s Speak for Change Programme, and in the grievance mechanisms of other initiatives. We are also evaluating additional initiatives, pilot projects, and tools to extend coverage.

100% transparency on all input chemicals used in all wet-production facilities producing for ALDI by 2025

^{*Wet-production facilities of textiles and shoes in risk countries}

In progress

-

-

Review and updates of all published human rights related policies* by 2025

^{*Policies e.g. regarding child labour, forced labour policy}

In progress

-

We will start reviewing the forced labour and child labour policy and update them.

Pursue the implementation of workers participation programmes and strengthen collective bargaining by joining target-led initiatives by 2025

Ongoing

-

Evaluate Initiatives for their feasibility and conditions.

55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 2030 compared to 2020 (science-based target)

In progress

-39%

Continuous implementation of GHG reduction measures such as energy efficiency improvements, exchange of F-Gas-Systems with natural refrigerants and renewable electricity usage and generation. Regular monitoring of target achievement.

Encouraging our suppliers responsible for 75% of product-related emissions (Scope 3.1) to set science-based reduction targets by 2024

In progress

50%

Regular monitoring of target achievement. Contacting suppliers in scope and offering further support.

Install photovoltaic systems on 1,700 stores by 2025 (base year 2013)

In progress

94%

Installation of PV Systems in all countries.

Install at least 500 fast-charging stations for electric vehicles at our stores by the end of 2024

Goal deleted

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Goal deleted. Due to the fact that this is now a regulatory requirement for all companies.