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.

Responsible use of antibiotics in animals International chain projects More animal-friendly and sustainable eggs Responsible pork production Animal welfare in cattle 12 million trees for clean air Green-score Circular building How are we making our packaging more sustainable? Towards minimum waste flows and maximum recycling More low-energy stores, less fossil fuels Sustainable mobility for workers Fish with certified sustainable origin More sustainable palm oil Responsible soy cultivation How we counter food loss What with food surpluses in our stores? How do we promote biodiversity on our own sites? Sustainable coffee and tea Better nutritional values for a more balanced eating pattern Continuous learning and development Reuse of waste and rainwater More sustainable cashew nuts from Benin Social audits for better working conditions Organic honey from Brazil Colruyt Group's 'home-grown chicken': better well-being for broiler chickens Sustainable cooling of products Dinner is served at 1-2-3 euros More sustainable macadamia nuts from Malawi Smart and sustainable freight transport Investing in green energy 100% certified wood and paper Green mobility, also for our customers Eat more plant-based food: go for 'fifty-fifty’ Reducing CO2 emissions: how do we do this? Our energy reduction plan Preventing type 2 diabetes Zero emission transport for goods Support in preventive health care Direct collaboration with Belgian farmers Sea farm for Belgian mussels Use of antibiotics in animals Extensive development offer for co-workers Carbon farming to improve the soil Courteous and safe freight transport More Belgian fruit and vegetables Morocan Medjoul dates