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A better tomorrow – for the careful use of resources!

People are consuming an increasing amount of resources due to the growing world population and increase in the consumption of water and raw materials and in the amount of refuse. For this reason, we are assuming responsibility for using resources carefully. We understand this to include obtaining raw materials in a more environmentally-friendly manner, taking more actions in line with the circular economy model, avoiding and reducing food waste, and making sure fresh water is used carefully.

For this reason, at Lidl, we advocate the ongoing protection of resources and using resources responsibly along our entire value chain.

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“Resources form the basis of our products – which is why using them carefully is our highest premise, and it is vital to also guarantee that people are supplied with products in the future.”

Vasiliki Adamidou, Head of Communications and Corporate Responsibility of Lidl Cyprus

OUR COMMITMENT IN FIGURES

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certified critical raw materials - by the end of 2025 we will make the supply of critical raw materials more sustainable

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without solid and liquid microplastics in the composition of our cosmetic products as well as in detergents and cleaners

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less food waste in its operations by 2030

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certified coffee in our supply chains from 2020

Our fields of action for the topic of conserving resources

Food waste

Avoiding food waste – From production to consumption. At Lidl, we advocate avoiding food waste in our role as a food retailer standing in between producers and consumers.

Raw materials

Numerous raw materials form the basis of our assortment. It is even more important to organize its obtainment of especially critical raw materials such as soy, cocoa, coffee or cotton, wood and paper in a more socially and environmentally acceptable manner. This is how we can also guarantee in the future that we can sell products that have been produced responsibly.

Fresh water

Water is life – This is why using resources carefully is important for survival. For this reason, support minimizing risks such as water scarcity along the entire added value chain. With our Save Water label, we also sensitize our customers to be more conscious of their use of water.

Circular economy

Whoever puts plastic into circulation also has the responsibility for ensuring it is put to further use. We assume this responsibility by implementing strategies such as the Schwarz Group’s plastic strategy known as REset Plastic. This approach ranges from prevention, design, recycling and disposal, to innovation and education. In addition, we implement concepts from the circular economy model.

Conserving resources in operations

Different resources are used in our stores or logistics centers such as plastic, wood or paper. We are pursuing the approach where recyclable materials are highly valued. The stream of resources used in our operational procedures are accounted for, collected, separated and used as recyclables as much as possible.

Measures to conserve resources

Supply chains without deforestation and forest conversion

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