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WE'RE PROUD TO FINALLY LAUNCH OUR INTERNAL SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE "LIDL YOU - EMPOWERED BY #TEAMLIDL" 🍃 "Lidl YOU – empowered by #teamlidl". This is the motto of the cross-national sustainability initiative that Lidl is launching this week. The long-term program is intended to give our approximately 376,000 employees in over 30 countries an overview of our international sustainability commitment and to motivate them to get involved individually or as a team. The aim is to anchor sustainable action even more firmly in our corporate culture and in the everyday work of our employees. We as Lidl pursue an international sustainability strategy entitled "A Better Tomorrow", which expresses our responsibility for people and nature. The sustainability initiative "Lidl YOU", aims to further breathe life into this commitment moving forward. "Our employees and managers play a crucial role in the successful execution of our ambitious sustainability strategy", says Christoph Pohl, member of the executive board of Lidl International. "At Lidl, we have consistently embraced a pioneering role in the food industry through our unwavering dedication to sustainable practices. To us, responsibility means taking action that benefit both the planet and people – and doing so to the fullest of our abilities. That is why it is important for us to tackle the challenges together as #teamlidl." The initiative “Lidl YOU” intends to enable and encourage every Lidl employee to act more sustainably. The program includes communication, ongoing education and training, the creation of innovative learning and exchange platforms, and motivational programs empowering employees to share ideas and put their knowledge into action. The framework is provided by the international Lidl sustainability strategy. #teamlidl #sustainableaction #lidlyou #employeeempowerment 

It's a fascinating partnership between Lidl International and WWF to help drive #sustainability across the supermarket value chain. This new long-term cooperation will focus on working alongside Lidl’s value chain, with an effort to help address the global ecological challenges facing the modern world. Full write up in Procurement Magazine from Aaron McMillan Christoph Pohl , Chief Purchasing Officer at Lidl International "We take responsibility with the aim of doing business within planetary boundaries. For Lidl, sustainable management is not only a question of attitude, but also the basis for the future viability of our business model." Kirsten Schuijt, Director General WWF International "In order to halt and reverse what is the biggest crisis facing humanity today, we need bold and urgent actions towards changing our food and energy systems, and the food and retail sector has a big role to play in driving this change." #Retail #Food #Environment #Procurement #Sourcing https://lnkd.in/eDtgxffB

Population growth puts a strain on Earth's resources. Lidl Malta Ltd.’s YOU initiative tackles this challenge, highlighting the importance of resource conservation. Did you know that current consumption rates are unsustainable, especially in developed countries? This puts a strain on our planet's ability to provide for future generations. At Lidl, sustainability means responsible resource use across our entire value chain – from product production and processing to transportation and ultimately, recycling. Careful resource management is fundamental to our mission of providing high-quality food at affordable prices. Watch the video linked below 👇 to delve deeper into Lidl's commitment to resource conservation and how we're working towards a more sustainable future. #YOU #Sustainability 

At Lidl, we're committed to sustainability, but we all have a role to play! Thanks to our YOU sustainability initiative, we've been highlighting Lidl's efforts to combat climate change. However, even small actions by our team in Malta of over 450 members, and our 376,000 strong international #teamlidl, can make a big difference! Here's how you can contribute at work and at home: At the office: 👉 Turn off lights in empty rooms. 👉 Report any system malfunctions. 👉 Use heating and air conditioning responsibly. At home: 👉 Reduce meat and dairy consumption. 👉 Travel by bicycle or public transport. 👉 Buy climate-friendly products. What are your tips for a more sustainable workplace or home life? 🤔 Share them in the comments! #LidlMalta #sustainability #YOU #makeadifference

LIDL CELEBRATES MULTI-COUNTRY SUCCESS IN LEAN & GREEN CERTIFICATION Lidl has achieved the Lean & Green International carbon reduction certification across multiple European markets, including Lidl Polska, Lidl Nederland, Lidl España, Lidl Schweiz, and Lidl in Deutschland. This recognition underscores our dedication to sustainability as part of our company-wide sustainability strategy. These certifications mark a significant step forward in our environmental efforts. 🌱 The Lean & Green program, a nonprofit initiative, accelerates sustainable logistics by recognizing companies for achieving CO₂-reduction targets in their operations. With its five-star certification system, each star represents a specific reduction target verified by an external party. 🏆💚   Lidl has been awarded 3 stars in Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland, and 2 stars in Germany. Notably, we are the first supermarket to receive a 3-star certification in the Netherlands and Switzerland, and the second supermarket to receive a 3-star certification in Poland.  "We are making Lidl fit for the future by looking at the entire value chain. We are consistently developing our supply chain and working tirelessly every day to make our processes more efficient and sustainable. We are therefore very pleased with the awards we have received in the various countries.” Patrick M Dittli, Executive Vice President Supply Chain at Lidl International. Through strategies like shortening delivery distances, optimizing truck utilization, and investing in alternative fuels, we're driving positive change towards a greener future for all. We are also aiming for more stars in the upcoming years! 🚛 What steps are you taking to reduce your carbon footprint? #lidlinternational #teamlidl #wearelidl #fastforwardlidl #lidllogistics

As a B Corp with our target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), KMD Brands Limited prioritises real climate action. Recently we collaborated with major Aotearoa New Zealand-based retail companies and KPMG New Zealand to release the Futures of Retail Report. The report presents climate scenarios that are confronting and require collective acknowledgement as well as action to tackle. Together, our businesses – Briscoe Group, Michael Hill, Hallenstein Glasson Holdings Ltd, Restaurant Brands Ltd NZ, Smartpay New Zealand, The Warehouse Group, and Woolworths Group - touch the lives of most New Zealanders, so it is also our responsibility to lead in adapting, transitioning and transforming our sector to a low-carbon and resilient future. The report can be used by any retailer, value chain partner, or the like, to prepare your business for the impacts of climate change. We also encourage others to use it to collaborate with like-minded people in the industry, to assist in meeting the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. You can read the report here: https://lnkd.in/giDHNpd4 #KMDBrands #KPMGNZ #FuturesOfRetail #ClimateAction #Sustainability #BCorp

What is B Corp? Good Question! While established in 2006 B Corp is relatively new to Ireland but you might have come across it before through sustainably minded brands like Patagonia. In short, it’s a global movement of businesses committed to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. It was established with the idea that a different kind of economy was not only possible, but necessary — and that business could lead the way towards a shift in our global economy from a system that profits few to one that benefits all. By promoting a new model balance profit-making with a commitment to doing good for people and the planet To receive a B Corp certification companies must demonstrate a high social and environmental performance under five areas, Governance, Workers, Community, Environment and Customers. We’re delighted to be a part of B Corp Ireland’s, launched only this year, and to be one of the first of (hopefully) many Irish businesses to get B Corp certification. Congratulations to fellow alumni THINKHOUSE, Fiid, Ballyhass Adventure Group, Easydry International, Danone, Cullen Communications, The Handmade Soap Company, Roody, Gaia Talent, UrbanVolt, NoFrixion, Coopman Search, and Selection, Mace, Otonomee, Journey Protector, Follow the Camino, Change by Degrees