Our sustainable initiatives

Within our sustainability strategy we formulate many ambitious long-term goals. To achieve them, more than 150 specific projects are organised: our sustainability initiatives.

More sustainable cashew nuts from Benin Zero emission transport for goods Our plan to reduce CO₂ Smart and sustainable freight transport 12 million trees for clean air Sustainable mobility for workers Colruyt Group's new welfare chicken: better well-being for broiler chickens Sustainable packaging Belgian fair trade chocolate Sustainable coffee and tea How we counter food loss Towards minimum waste flows and maximum recycling Dinner is served at 1-2-3 euros Sustainable wild-caught and farmed fish Animal- and environmentally-friendly eggs International chain projects Responsible use of antibiotics in animals Responsible soy cultivation in Belgium and abroad Production renewable electricity Our energy reduction plan What with food surpluses in our stores? 100 % renewable electricity, 100 % self-generated Reuse of waste and rainwater More low-energy stores, less fossil fuels Continuous learning and development Sustainable charcoal with FSC label and sustainable briquettes from residual flows Direct collaboration with Belgian farmers More sustainable palm oil More sustainable cotton Sustainable cooling of products Better nutritional values for a more balanced eating pattern Circular building Stunned slaughter and audits at slaughterhouses Sea farm for Belgian mussels Pioneering with vertical farming 100% certified wood and paper Litter. Avoid, tidy up and sensitise Rabbits from animal-friendly park systems Social audits for better working conditions More Belgian fruit and vegetables Courteous and safe freight transport Green mobility, also for our customers Responsible pork production Animal welfare in cattle How do we promote biodiversity?