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🌱 Exciting News! Aldi is taking a huge step towards sustainability! 🌱 Aldi is trialling a paper band for its bananas, aiming to remove 234 tonnes of plastic packaging annually! 🍌💚 What's changing: - Midi bananas, Nature’s Pick five-pack, Organic six-pack, and other selected banana lines will now have a paper band instead of plastic bags. - Transitioning to 100% rPET for all own-brand soft drink and water bottles, saving 10,000 tonnes of virgin plastic yearly. - Home-recyclable, paper-based wrap packaging for own-brand butter lines, removing over 10 tonnes of non-recyclable paper packaging annually. Learn more about Mind Your Plastic initiatives: 1. Creating meaningful plastic and waste reduction goals 2. Reducing and eliminating unnecessary packaging 3. Encouraging leadership in plastic reductionl Let's support Aldi’s efforts and work together for a plastic-free future! 🌍♻️ #ESG #PlasticReduction #Reduce #PlasticPackaging #CorporateResponsibility #GreenBusiness #EndPlasticPollution #ChooseReuse O #nonprofit #charity #socialgood #plasticfree #donate

It’s here! Loblaw Companies Limited's 2023 ESG report is live and packed with exciting updates on how we’re fighting climate change and advancing social equity. While I would argue all 68 pages are packed with riveting content that you should check out, here’s five of my favorite stats from the report: 1️⃣ 11% – the amount we’ve reduced our scope 1 and scope 2 carbon emissions by since 2020.     2️⃣ 64% – the percentage of our control brand and in-store plastic packaging that is now compliant with the Golden Design Rules for optimal packaging recyclability.     3️⃣ 78,000 – the number of metric tonnes of food our corporate food retail operations diverted from landfill in 2023, thanks to partnerships with companies like Flashfood, ZooShare and Loop Resources Ltd.    4️⃣ 47,000,000 – the weight, in pounds, of food donated through the Feed More Families™ program, to support our pledge to provide 1 billion pounds of food to community-based charities by 2028.      5️⃣ 5 – the number of Loblaw Community Grant recipients, who will each receive $200,000 over 4 years to fund important programs. The recipients include Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, Black Business and Professional Association. Canadian Women’s Foundation, PRIDE at Work, and the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. You can find the full report here: https://lnkd.in/giNC-_W7 The breadth and depth of Loblaw’s ESG reporting is a testament to the level of work being done, and the wide range of teams contributing to our progress. I am proud to have contributed to many of the initiatives detailed in the report and have learned so much from the many individuals who champion this work day-to-day across the enterprise. A special shoutout to Sandra Kesseler, CPA,CA, who not only oversees our annual ESG report’s development, but is the central driver to the implementation of ESG reporting processes and integration year-round. #ESG #ESGreport #sustainability #climatechange #DEI #retail

Currently, 10% of the global population faces food insecurity. By reducing food waste, we can combat hunger and get food into the hands of more people.   I'm excited to share the progress being made by Refresh:Food, a tech-based solution developed by Woolworths Group in partnership with BCG X. This innovative digital marketplace seeks to repurpose food waste and deliver food to those who need it most. As of April, 1 million meals have been donated through this platform.   Learn more about these strides towards change in BCG's new impact story, "Green Revolution in Fresh Wholesale" https://lnkd.in/e5MkrzgT

This Sunday is the International Day of Awareness of #FoodLoss and Waste Observances! At K.I.T. Group, we are committed to reducing food waste and fostering #sustainability in our events. Here are some of the many ways we’re making a difference: 👉 We ensure that buffets are progressively restocked to minimize food waste. 👉 Prioritising partnering with caterers who use organic, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients. 👉 Offering special diet options like #halal, #vegan, and #kosher at registration. 👉 Collaborating with caterers to #donate leftover food to #charities. 👉 Supporting a meat-free day to promote sustainability. By making conscious choices, we can contribute to a more sustainable future. Join us in celebrating this day and making every effort count towards reducing food loss and waste! #ZeroWaste #FoodWasteAwareness

Did you know innocent drinks have been considering our environment since 2003? Innocent have been incorporating recycled plastic in their packaging since 2003 in a mission to embed sustainability within their supply chain and products. Innocent ALSO buy their fruit through the Rainforst Alliance (as all manufacturers should). The alliance work with farmers to conserve the land's biodiversity and protect farmworkers' rights. Finally, Innocent Drinks donate 10% of their profit to charity - which is a lovely touch too. I think this puts the rest of the beverage market under pressure to do better. Innocent, as a brand, have implemented sustainable practice within their product offering for a long time - whilst being hugely succesful commercially. - I am celebrating positive sustainability action during December - where consumerism is pushed by major media outlets and retailers. If you want to extend the conversation - comment, re-post or follow Jake Carrington 🌱   #sustainability #climatechange #sustainabilitynews #recruitment

The climate needs our deliberate help to be there for the coming generations (as we all should know by now). Luckily there are great examples of collaboration’s that illustrate ’the art of the possible’ in a modern day context. A context where some of the key drivers of growth remain private capital and margin expectations. ‘Hats off’ to our planetary co-inhabitants from Down Under… #leadership #supplychain #climate

Just out, the 2023 ESG Report is now available on Loblaw.ca ! This is the 17th year Loblaw Companies Limited is reporting on these extremely important priorities and the action our organization is taking to fight climate change and advance social equity with the support of our 220,000+ colleagues and employees, as well as our many customers and all the communities we serve across Canada. There are so many incredible achievements outlined in this report. As a finance leader, I believe numbers speak volumes and there are a few highlights I want to mention: *Carbon reduction capital spend of almost $44 million went towards 490 carbon reduction projects – this resulted in an 11% reduction of our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared to our 2020 baseline. *Over 78,000 metric tonnes of food waste was diverted by the end of 2023, which is 20% more than previous year. This is a significant measure and I’m extremely proud that 100% of our food retail stores and DCs, and eligible Shoppers Drug Mart®/Pharmaprix® associate-owned locations achieved food waste reduction and actively donated to a food recovery partner. *A record $180 million was raised and donated (including donations in-kind) to research, charities and non-profit organizations across Canada, helping to support those in our communities that need it the most. *We invested $400,000 in financial assistance scholarships to 200 colleagues across the organization *Purchased over $1 billion in produce from Canadian owned and/or operated businesses in 2023. By purchasing locally grown produce, we can deliver fresher products and reduce our carbon footprint, all while investing in Canada’s farming communities. These are just some of the stats that stood out to me, but there is so much more that we accomplished ! See the full report on our Loblaw.ca website here https://lnkd.in/g8Ng9jwF

🛑🍴 Happy National Stop Food Waste Day! 🌱🚫 Today we're joining the movement to reduce food waste and make every bite count! 🌍💚Did you know that vending machines can also play a part in reducing leftover stock? Here's how: 1. Smart stocking: At The FM Taste Vending, we carefully monitor inventory and restock our machines with fresh, high-demand items. This helps ensure that snacks are always available to use and reduces the likelihood of products going to waste. 2. Variety without excess: Our vending machines offer a diverse selection of snacks to cater to different tastes. By providing a range of options without overstocking, we minimize the risk of unsold items being discarded. 3. Sustainable packaging: We prioritize eco-friendly packaging options for our snacks, such as compostable wrappers and recyclable materials. Choosing sustainable packaging helps reduce environmental impact and contributes to a greener future. 4. Donation initiatives: In partnership with local charities, we donate surplus snacks from our vending machines to those in need. This food waste solution not only but also supports our community. Together, we can make a difference and work towards a more sustainable future. Let's stop food waste in its tracks! 🌟♻️ Check out the full post here- https://lnkd.in/eY6JgR2P #loveleftovers #stopfoodwaste #makeeverybitcount

Walmart takes a multi-faceted approach to minimize food waste and maximize the sell-through of food products. When items remain unsold, Walmart actively works to redirect these products to those in need through donations to food banks and other charitable organizations. Additionally, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have provided funding to purchase equipment that increases the capacity of charitable meal distribution systems, helping these organizations transport and deliver fresh food more efficiently. For food items that are no longer edible, Walmart finds alternative uses such as animal feed, compost, or energy production. Walmart's commitment to sustainability and reducing food waste is an ongoing effort, and the company continues to seek out new solutions, like this one. #WalmartSustainability #FoodWasteReduction #Innovation

One of the commitments The Channel Islands Co-operative Society made when publishing our "Blueprint for a Sustainable Future" sustainability strategy was to provide regular updates on the implementation of the strategy and our progress on achieving the aims within. This is very important to us in the CI Coop, demonstrating as it does how we will do more 'walking the walk' than simply 'talking the talk'. I am delighted to say that we have now issued our first such update, and you can download it from this link: https://lnkd.in/eXWRNi-d The update covers activity in the first part of this year and you will see that our Members, customers, suppliers and colleagues have all been very busy working towards our mission. Some of the highlights include: ✅ over £12.5 million of Fairtrade products sold from our stores, helping to improve the lives of those producers by giving a fair deal for their products; ✅ over 20,000 less carrier bags sold in 2024 (thus far) than 2023, meaning more of our customers are re-using bags for their shopping; ✅ over £80,000 given back to local community groups and charities via donations and sponsorship, helping those organisations do more to address matters like community engagement, social inclusion, and poverty; ✅ almost £4.5 million spent by CI Coop on local producers, helping to sustain the local economy, reducing food miles, and supporting local businesses; and ✅ 2,900 lunchtime meals provided to school children, ensuring they get healthy happy lunches whilst in their safe place. I am so proud of what we're achieving in the CI Coop with our Blueprint. My brilliant team, led on Sustainability and Community by Carl Winn and ably supported by Fiona Murphy and other colleagues, just keep getting stuff done. No fuss, just solid work in support of delivering our contribution towards achieving the sustainable development goals. We're not complacent though: this is the first update and we have stern challenges to face into on this front in 2025 and beyond. We will though work tirelessly on behalf of our Members and other stakeholders to do our bit in making our operations more sustainable, and deliver on our mission. I hope that you all enjoy the read, and please do feed back any comments or helpful suggestions thanks. #CICooperativeSociety #SustainabilityStrategy #BlueprintForABetterFuture #JerseyRetail #GuernseyRetail #ChannelIslands #Sustainability