Our Mission:
We are resource efficient and embrace the circular economy
Conserving Resources: Our Response for the Circular Economy
Handling raw materials conscientiously, protecting valuable resources and actively combating climate change – these are some of the things that drive us as companies of Schwarz Group. That is why the circular economy is centrally anchored in our corporate strategy. Our own actions within the corporate group are always our top priority in this regard. Throughout the entire supply and value chain, we work on using resources efficiently, reducing waste and making a functioning circular economy a reality. What is special about this? We cover practically every step within our own corporate group. Of course, the customers of our retail divisions also play a vital role here. With the aim of relieving the burden on the environment, we raise their awareness of the importance of waste reduction, recycling and food waste, just as we do for our own employees.
Little Material, Great Responsibility
Even though packaging is important for protecting food and keeping it fresh, it also requires a lot of resources. As companies of Schwarz Group, we strive to reduce the amount of material used in packaging and to increase its recyclability. A constant focus: reducing plastic. With that in mind, we are targeting the correct use of recyclable material through our jointly developed plastics strategy REset Plastic.
Our Measures to Protect Resources
Highlights of Our Packaging Strategy at a Glance
Less (Food) Waste
We protect the environment by conscientiously handling food and preventing waste. We do so through tangible measures: By the end of 2025, the companies of Schwarz Group will reuse, recycle, or recover a significant percentage of the waste we generate. By 2030, we want to halve the amount of food waste we produce. That will enable the sustainable use of resources throughout our entire value chain.
Our Measures on the Road to Zero Waste
Highlights on the Road to Zero Waste at a Glance
Combating Food Waste Together
Food production requires valuable resources. That is why the commitment to combat food waste is particularly important to us. One third of all the food produced worldwide currently goes to waste – because not everything that is produced is sold, or because food that is still edible is thrown away because its expiry date has passed. The retail trade is responsible for 7 percent of this figure. We do not want to accept this. Our jointly agreed goal: to halve the amount of food waste by 2030.