Corporate responsibility in the supply chain

The companies of Schwarz corporate group, including the retail divisions Kaufland and Lidl and environmental division PreZero, as well as Schwarz Produktion, the Schwarz Dienstleistung companies, Schwarz IT, Schwarz Digital and the other Schwarz companies, recognize their responsibility to respect human rights and comply with environmental standards. The companies of Schwarz Group have made a commitment to uphold and reinforce social and environmental standards, to prevent them from being violated, and where necessary to provide suitable remedial action. Publishing our joint cross-divisional commitment on respecting human rights and environmental standards and our business partner code of conduct form the basis for compliance with our corporate due diligence obligation. To implement them, the companies of Schwarz Group have developed a multistage process during which they can interact with their stakeholders where required at any stage.

Commitment by the companies of Schwarz Group on respecting human rights and environmental standards

People are the heart of everything we do, whether as employees or business partners. For this reason, the companies of Schwarz Group strive to ensure compliance with human rights and environmental standards at all times across all of their business activities worldwide. The companies of Schwarz Group underscore their responsibility in this joint policy statement.

Joint commitment

Business Partner Code of Conduct

As responsible businesses, the companies of Schwarz Group recognize clear and binding principles in all areas of their business activities. The business partner code of conduct sets an example of responsibility, but not just on paper – it reflects the practical approach we have pursued for years.

Code of conduct for business partners

Reporting System

The companies of Schwarz Group depend on their employees, customers, and business partners to identify and prevent environmental and human rights violations early on. Suspected violations can be reported at any time to the compliance officers at the companies of Schwarz Group, the external counsel or, if required, anonymously via our online reporting system: online reporting system.

The online reporting system can be accessed from any Internet-enabled device. Reports can be submitted 24/7 from anywhere in the world and anonymously if desired. All reports will be treated securely and in confidence. To report suspected environmental or human rights violations, please select the applicable topic.