Sustainability is at the heart of our system of corporate values. That is why we became the first discounter to join the United Nations’ (UN) Global Compact in the summer of 2017. With this step, we have enhanced our commitment to the ten principles of more sustainable business.
This Sustainability Report also serves as a communication on progress (COP) for the ALDI North Group within the framework of the UN Global Compact. The table refers to passages of text in which we provide information on our commitment to apply the Global Compact’s ten principles.
PRINCIPLE 1: SUPPORT AND RESPECT THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
PRINCIPLE 2: NO COMPLICITY IN HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES
Corporate governance
Compliance
Diversity and work-life balance
Sustainable standards in the non-food supply chain
Sustainable food purchasing practices
ALDI CR-Support in Hong Kong
The life of our baby bodysuit
Downloads & archive
PRINCIPLE 3: UPHOLD THE FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION
PRINCIPLE 4: ELIMINATE FORCED AND COMPULSORY LABOUR
PRINCIPLE 5: ABOLISH CHILD LABOUR
PRINCIPLE 6: ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATION
Diversity and work-life balance
Attractive employer
Sustainable standards in the non-food supply chain
Sustainable food purchasing practices
PRINCIPLE 7: SUPPORT A PRECAUTIONARY APPROACH TO ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES
PRINCIPLE 8: PROMOTE GREATER ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
PRINCIPLE 9: ENCOURAGE THE DIFFUSION OF ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGIES
Climate protection
Mobility & logistics
Raising consumer awareness
Product quality
Customer contact & service quality
More sustainable product range
Sustainable standards in the non-food supply chain
Sustainable food purchasing practices
Packaging & cycle
Food losses & other waste
The life of our baby bodysuit
Labelling with a purpose
Disposing with disposables
The new stores
Plastic Soup Foundation
The new campus
Rescuing food
PlanetProof label for fruit and vegetables
Corporate governance
PRINCIPLE 10: WORK AGAINST CORRUPTION