A society where nobody is left behind

Society, that's us and you. As a Belgian retailer, we want to do business in an inclusive and people-oriented way, based on our values such as respect for the individual, togetherness and connection between people. For and with everyone, also for people experiencing problems.

What exactly we understand under 'society' is explained in our definitions.

What does Colruyt Group do for a strong, inclusive society?

1 Local anchoring

Close to our retail and production activities we want to cause as little disruption as possible. Urban planning, mobility, safety, noise, air quality and less litter are important topics on which we enter into dialogue with the local authorities and local residents.

In addition, we want to effectively create an added value for the neighbourhood. We actively look for connections with club life, local networks and local producers.

2 Belgian and international chain projects

We enter into direct partnerships with Belgian farmers. Through dialogue, together we look for specific solutions that work in their real context.

Through our international chain projects, we also want to support primary agricultural producers in developing regions to improve their living conditions. This is why we work with partner organisations that know the context of these farmers.

Our aim is to create a sustainable added value in an economic, social and ecological field.

3 Supporting future generations

Colruyt Group Foundation gives us and our partners the chance to create opportunities for people to develop and help build a more sustainable future. We provide a stimulating environment in which people can bring out the best in themselves, in turn initiating positive change in the world around them. We strive for an inclusive society, which is why we pay specific attention to vulnerable people in all our projects. For example, we support young people with training, advise farmers on how to grow more sustainably, and make healthy food accessible to all.

4 Sharing knowledge

We want to be a point of inspiration and reference and share our accumulated knowledge and experience with other stakeholders in society. We believe in the principle of co-creation: looking for solutions to societal challenges together.