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ALDI Nord Interim Report 2020
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TABL E OF C ONTENTS FO R E W O RD H I GH LI GH TS C R PRO G R A MME H U MA N R IG H TS L A BO U R R IG H TS E NV IRO NME NTAL PROTE CTIO N ANTI-C O R RU PTIO N APPE ND IX
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. FOREWORD 6. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 12. L ABELLING OF PRODUCTS:
EXPANDED NUTRITIONAL LABELS TO
2. HIGHLIGHTS 1. OUR COMMITMENT
AID CUSTOMER DECISIONS
TO CLIMATE PROTECTION
13. SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT RANGES
3. CR PROGRAMME 2. JOINING THE SCIENCE BASED
TARGETS INITIATIVE 7. ANTI-CORRUPTION
4. HUMAN RIGHTS 3. CLIMATE PROTECTION
1. VALUE-BASED
1. POLICY STATEMENT AND IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
INTERNATIONAL FRAMEWORKS 4. ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
2. OUR UNDERSTANDING
2. HUMAN RIGHTS DUE DILIGENCE IN BUILDINGS
OF COMPLIANCE
IN OUR SUPPLY CHAINS 5. RENEWABLE ENERGY:
3. WELL-STRUCTURED COMPLIANCE
3 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MORE GREEN ELECTRICITY BY 2021
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
AND TRANSPARENCY 6. SUSTAINABILITY IMPROVEMENTS
4. COMPLIANCE AS AN INTEGRAL
IN COTTON
5. LABOUR RIGHTS PART OF ALDI NORD
7. REDUCTION OF CHEMICALS
1. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN PRODUCTION 8. KEY FIGURES
IN THE SUPPLY CHAINS 8. RECYCLING AND THE SUPPLY CHAIN
1. MANAGEMENT
2. EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION 9. PROMOTION OF A CIRCULAR
2. CUSTOMER & PRODUCT
AT ALDI NORD ECONOMY:
3. SUPPLY CHAIN & RESOURCES
OUR PACKAGING TARGETS
4. CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT
10. R EDUCTION OF FOOD LOSS:
5. EMPLOYEES & COMMUNITY
OUR GOALS
11. REGIONALITY: 9. REPORT PROFILE
GUIDELINE FOR DEFINITION
10. IMPRINT & CONTACT
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FOREWORD
DEAR READERS,
At ALDI Nord, 2020 was marked to a large extent by mitted ourselves to setting binding and scientifically We report on this and other progress in this Interim
the COVID-19 pandemic. As a food supplier, we have verified targets over the next two years to reduce Report, which is based on the requirements of the
borne particular responsibility during the crisis. We our CO2 emissions, in line with the 1.5°C-aligned United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). Back in
took action early in spring 2020, with strict hygiene target of the Paris Agreement. We will provide more 2017, ALDI Nord became the first discount food
and protection measures for both employees and information about these new goals in 2022. retailer to join the UNGC and has since committed
customers to ensure that shopping is safe even itself to upholding its ten principles. Together with
during the pandemic. In addition, we rapidly laid the We did not let up in the other areas of our sustain- the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development
technical requirements necessary to make remote ability work last year either, despite the impact of Goals (SDGs), these principles form the basis for the
working possible in all suitable areas. Whether at the pandemic. When it comes to reducing plastic further development of our sustainability strategies.
our stores, in our warehouses or from home, all waste, for example, we stopped selling disposable
ALDI employees went the extra mile in this extra plastic products such as plates, cutlery, cups, I hope you enjoy reading this report and find it
ordinary stressful situation. The ALDI companies straws and cotton buds throughout the ALDI Nord informative!
have shown their appreciation to the employees at group of companies at the end of 2020. We also
the stores and distribution centres for their tireless adopted new international packaging targets in
efforts with a special payment or a goods voucher. 2021 with goals that include making sure our own-
brand plastic product packaging consists of 30 per
The coronavirus pandemic impressively demonstrated cent recycled material by 2025. Another milestone
last year that decisive action, rather than a wait-and- from the reporting year is our new international
see approach, is needed in times of crisis. This lesson policy on the prevention of food loss and waste.
must also be applied to another crisis, the effects This regulates the handling of surplus food and is
of which are no less dramatic: the climate crisis. As binding for the ALDI companies and their business
a result, we have once again sharpened our focus on partners. For many years now, ALDI Nord has been Rolf Buyle
climate protection. In July 2020, we became one of using numerous measures to minimise food loss Managing Director
the first discount supermarkets to join the ‘Science and waste. The new policy creates a binding frame- International Buying
Based Targets initiative’. By joining, we have com- work for the entire group of companies. ALDI Einkauf SE & Co. oHG
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HIGHLIGHTS – 6 YEARS OF REPORTING 2019
Over 8,600 stakeholders across
2016 the ALDI companies are
16,000 MWh of climate-friendly surveyed about their opinions
electricity – almost double the on sustainability.
previous year – is generated using
photovoltaic systems (group-wide).
2018
We adopt our climate
protection policy, which
includes an ambitious
2017
climate target.
ALDI Nord joins
the UN Global 2020
Compact, a United The first climate-
Nations initiative for neutral product is
sustainable and available at ALDI Nord.
responsible corpo-
rate governance.
2018
2016 Plastic carrier bags are 2020
The first group-wide phased out in the first Around 38,000 tonnes less
sustainability report countries. packaging material compared
including CR Policy is
to 2015 thanks to the ALDI
published.
Packaging Mission.
2015
The CR department of
ALDI Einkauf GmbH & Co. oHG
2015
in Germany is founded, with
ALDI CR Support Asia Ltd. 2020
is founded in Hong Kong. 1,178 own-brand products with the EU organic
corresponding structures also
gradually being established label in our ranges – an increase of over 170%
in other countries. compared to 2015.
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CR PROGRAMME 2020 – INTERNATIONAL
Description of goals & scope Status 2020 & next steps SDGs
Reduce total weight of own-brand virgin plastic packaging
at ALDI Nord (excluding fruit and vegetables) by 20% – 12.2
20% less virgin plastic in own-brand packaging by 2025 2025 New goal. 12.5
proportional to sales – by end of 2025 (at the latest – base
year 2020).
30% recycled content in own-brand plastic packaging by 2025 12.2
30% recycled content in own-brand plastic packaging by 2025 2025 New goal. 12.5
(at the latest – average value).
Transition of newly purchased product packaging to
sustainably certified materials (FSC®, PEFC™, EU Ecolabel
or comparable standards) or consisting of more than
CUSTOMER & PRODUCT
100% sustainably certified and/or recycled materials Project ongoing. 70% of packaging was certified 12.2
70% recycled materials at ALDI Nord, depending on avail- 2020 12.5
for all product packaging by end of 2020 in 2020. 15.2
ability by end of 2020. The requirement refers to all own-
brand products within the standard product ranges, seasonal
products and food specials.
100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging 100% of own-brand packaging at ALDI Nord to be reusable, 12.2
2025 Project ongoing. 12.5
by end of 2025 recyclable or compostable by end of 2025.
Reduction of the total weight of own-brand packaging
12.2
15% less packaging by end of 2025 material at ALDI Nord (excluding fruit and vegetables) by 2025 Project ongoing. 12.5
15% – proportional to sales – by end of 2025 (base year 2020).
Reusable nets for fruit and vegetables
Rollout of reusable nets for fruit and vegetables in all stores of
the ALDI companies. ∞ Project ongoing. The nets are already available
in Germany, Denmark, Portugal and Spain.
12.2
12.5
No more disposable plastic carrier bags (except knot bags) Project ongoing. Only reusable carrier bags
by end of 2021: To achieve this goal, the assortment of have been implemented in Belgium, Denmark,
multipleuse carrier bags is to be expanded. These bags should Germany, France (in accordance with French
No more disposable plastic carrier bags (except knot bags) 12.2
be repairable and/or washable and should be recognisable as 2021 legislation), Luxembourg, the Netherlands 12.5
by end of 2021
reusable, taking into account haptics and carrying comfort. and Poland. The goal is currently still being
Bags that do not meet these requirements are not covered by implemented in Portugal and Spain. There, the
this goal. Paper bags are considered separately. last single-use carrier bags will be sold in 2021.
Process Key
New In Progress Goal achieved Ongoing
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Description of goals & scope Status 2020 & next steps SDGs
End the sale of single-use plastic products such as plates,
cutlery, cups, straws, stirrers and cotton buds in all ALDI
12.2
Ban of single-use plastic products by end of 2020 companies by end of 2020. Indispensable articles should be Goal achieved. 12.5
replaced by more environmentally-friendly alternatives or
reusable variants.
100% of our organic products (organic fruit and vegetables)
will be unpackaged or use environmentally friendly packaging
100% unpackaged organic fruit and vegetable articles or in 12.2
in all ALDI companies by end of 2023. The use of plastic is to 2023 Project ongoing. 12.5
environmentally friendly packaging by end of 2023
be reduced to a minimum – taking into account product quality
and food losses.
At least 40% of fruit and vegetable products will be
Expansion of unpackaged articles in the fruit and vegetable unpackaged in the stores of all ALDI companies by end of Project ongoing. Already achieved in Portugal 12.2
2025 12.5
sector to at least 40% by end of 2025 2025. For products which require packaging, only sustainable and Poland.
CUSTOMER & PRODUCT
and environmentally friendly packaging will be used.
Project ongoing. Already achieved in the Nether
100% of all plastic interlayers in crates for fruit and vegetables lands (only cardboard layers used), Belgium: 12.2
No plastic interlayers in crates by end of 2021 2021 12.5
in all ALDI companies will be removed by end of 2021. 95% of all interlayers in crates for fruit and veg-
etables in bulk made of cardboard (end of 2020).
Standardise the criteria for products for children at
ALDI Nord according to national guidelines while striving to
Optimise composition of 100% of products for children comply with the WHO recommendation. Products for children
2021 Project ongoing.
by end of 2021 that do not comply will be delisted or relabelled by the
end of 2021. Optimise all products for children, regardless
of product group.
Avoid marketing unhealthy products for children and advertise
Avoid marketing for children of unhealthy choices and and promote healthy products (including fruit and vegetables) 2.2
2021 Project ongoing.
promote healthier products by end of 2021 in all ALDI companies end of 2021 except special offers
e.g. christmas.
Launch and campaign a new ALDI children's brand
Launch own brands for products for children by end of 2021 2021 Project ongoing.
by end of 2021.
Cooperate at least with one partner on national Cooperation with suppliers, organisations and experts for
or international level on product range for children improving current product ranges for children and for working 2021 Project ongoing. 17.16
by end of 2021 on innovations for all ALDI companies by end of 2021.
Process Key
New In Progress Goal achieved Ongoing
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Description of goals & scope Status 2020 & next steps SDGs
Upgrade products through optimised nutritional composition
(e.g. reduce salt, sugar or fat, or increase fibres) and offer
Improved nutrient composition in 100% of the defined product reliable product ranges for customers with special dietary 2.2
2022 Project ongoing.
groups by end of 2022 needs in the product groups Breakfast, Dairy, Chilled
Convenience, Freezer and Non-Alcoholic Beverages in all
ALDI companies by end of 2022.
Project ongoing. ALDI France and ALDI Belgium
started to use the label in 2020. At the begin-
Extend nutritional labelling
Introduction of nutritional label (e.g. Nutri-Score,
The Keyhole) in all ALDI countries for own-brand products. ∞ ning of 2021, ALDI Nord Germany, ALDI Spain
2.2
12.8
and ALDI Portugal registered the first brands.
These will be launched in stores later this year.
Improve labelling and communicate sustainable added values,
Improve labelling and communicate sustainable added values such as animal welfare, vegan, organic, improved nutritional ∞ Project ongoing. 12.8
labelling and social projects in all ALDI companies.
CUSTOMER & PRODUCT
Identify the gaps in the organic assortment in each ALDI
Expanding organic assortment country and each product group, and listing of missing ∞ Project ongoing. 1,290 products in 2020; +9.5%
compared to the previous year.
products in the assortment.
Expanding vegetarian and vegan assortment
Expansion of the ranges of vegetarian and vegan products,
including certification (e.g. V-Label) in all ALDI companies. ∞ Project ongoing. 633 products in 2020; +27.4%
compared to the previous year.
Introduction of an own brand for vegetarian and vegan
Introduction of own brand for vegetarian and vegan products
products for all newly purchased/newly listed products 2021 Project ongoing.
for all new products/purchases end of 2021
in all ALDI countries end of 2021.
100% labelling of all vegetarian and vegan products
Labelling 100% of vegetarian and vegan products for all new
products/purchases starting in 2021
(V-label/vegan flower) for all newly purchased/newly listed
products in all ALDI companies, with a focus on cosmetics, ∞ Project ongoing. 12.8
personal care, health and beauty, starting in 2021.
Introduction of a guideline for dealing with food that is no
Guideline for dealing with food loss by end of 2020 longer saleable in the ALDI stores by end of 2020 (formerly Goal achieved. Publication in March 2021.
2017).
Integrate 100% of all ALDI stores in cooperations with NGOs
to reduce food waste by 2021 (e.g. Tafel, Too Good To Go,
Refood). The goal is reached as soon as every store works Project ongoing. 80.9% stores donated
Integrating 100% of all stores in a partnership to reduce food 17.16
regularly* with one or more defined potential partners. 2021 unsalebale food in 2020. +6.2% compared to the
waste by end of 2021
previous year.
* egularly means enabling the redistribution of food surplus as often as possible
R
from both sides.
Process Key
New In Progress Goal achieved Ongoing
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Description of goals & scope Status 2020 & next steps SDGs
Develop products made from food surplus and introduction
CUSTOMER & PRODUCT
Offer products from food surplus by end of 2021 of at least one product in defined product groups by end of 2021 Project ongoing.
2021 at ALDI Nord.
100% labelling of all national products e.g. with national flag
100% labelling of all national products for all new for all newly purchased/newly listed products in all ALDI 12.8
2021 Project ongoing.
products/purchases by end of 2021 companies by end of 2021. Scope: fruit and vegetables, dairy,
fresh meat and fish.
Development of regional product ranges in each ALDI
Develop regional product ranges in each ALDI country
country by end of 2021. Scope: fruit and vegetables, dairy, 2021 Project ongoing.
by end of 2021
fresh meat and fish.
Conversion of 100% of vegetarian and vegan own-brand
100% vegetarian and vegan soy-based products with soy-based products to soy of European origin or certified soy,
2021 Project ongoing.
sustainable soy by end of 2021 and support of soy alternatives, e.g. pea-based products, by
end of 2021 at ALDI Nord.
Goal achieved. 99.3% in 2020. The figure refers
to physically certified palm oil, palm kernel oil
Transition to physically RSPO-certified palm oil for all
and derivatives. While we constantly strive to
own-brand products containing palm oil (Roundtable on 12.2
100% RSPO-certified palm oil by end of 2019 increase this share, derivatives and fractions 15.2
SUPPLY CHAIN & RESOURCES
Sustainable Palm Oil – RSPO) by end of 2019 (formerly 2018)
are not always available in physically certified
at ALDI Nord.
quality and are therefore covered by us via Book
& Claim certificates.
Transition to certified sustainable coffee (UTZ/Rainforest
Extension of certified sustainable coffee by end of 2020 Alliance, Fairtrade, organic) for defined own-brand products Goal achieved. 12.2
by end of 2020 at ALDI Nord.
Increase the share of certified sustainable resources
(UEBT/UTZ, EU organic logo, Fairtrade or UTZ/Rainforest
40% certified sustainable resources of herbal tea and fruit 12.2
Alliance Certified™ label) of herbal tea and fruit infusions Goal achieved.
infusions by end of 2020
in own-brand products to 40% by end of 2020
at ALDI Nord.
Goal achieved. 93.2% in 2020. We consider our
Transition of all wood and wood-based products to sustainably
goal to be achieved, as exceptional cases are 12.2
100% sustainably certified wood by end of 2020 certified materials (FSC®, PEFC™, EU Ecolabel or comparable 15.2
examined and compliance with our require-
standards) by end of 2020 at ALDI Nord.
ments as well as changeovers are demanded.
Project ongoing. Publication of International
Use of sustainable cotton (e.g. GOTS, OCS 100/blended,
Cotton Purchasing Policy in 2020; 64.1% in
100% sustainable cotton by end of 2025 Fairtrade, recycled cotton, BCI, CmiA) for all clothing 2025 12.2
2020; +27.9 percentage points compared to the
and home textiles in all ALDI companies by end of 2025.
previous year.
Process Key
New In Progress Goal achieved Ongoing
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Description of goals & scope Status 2020 & next steps SDGs
Continuously increase share of certified sustainable plants
100% certified flowers and plants and flowers (e.g. GLOBALG.A.P. in combination with GRASP or ∞ Project ongoing. 12.2
alternative standards) in all ALDI companies.
Continuously increase the share of certified sustainable fruit
Social evaluation of all producers of fruit and vegetables and vegetables (e.g. GLOBALG.A.P. in combination with GRASP ∞ Project ongoing.
or alternative standards) in all ALDI companies.
Project ongoing. Intensive efforts were made
Ongoing expansion of test and certification systems and own to further raise the level of animal welfare
Extension of animal welfare criteria standards in all ALDI companies that go beyond the statutory ∞ on a broad scale in 2020. We will publish an
requirements and include animal welfare aspects. update of the IAWP in 2021; the goal will then
SUPPLY CHAIN & RESOURCES
be achieved.
Project ongoing. It became apparent that
the industry will not meet its obligations under
the Detox Commitment in 2020. Following
the adopted roadmap, several Detox progress
reports and the final report were published.
However, the challenges are significant, so the
work with partners in the supply chain will
be continued to improve chemicals management
Ban on specific groups of chemical substances in the in the coming years and to pursue the
∞
manufacture of own-brand products, in the product groups defined goals. 3.9
Ban on all defined chemical substances in 2020 6.3
clothing, home textiles and footwear, by end of 2020 12.4
(ALDI Detox Commitment) and ongoing in all ALDI countries. After the end of the ALDI Detox Commitment,
a continuous improvement process will be
pursued to make further progress towards
gradually eliminating hazardous chemicals
within the supply chains. Due to its complexity,
continuous work and measures will be needed
to achieve the goal step by step. Therefore
we will define new goals that contribute to
this goal.
Expansion of dialogue with major stakeholder groups,
Participation in sector initiatives especially through participation in sector initiatives in all ∞ Project ongoing. 17.16
ALDI countries.
Process Key
New In Progress Goal achieved Ongoing
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Description of goals & scope Status 2020 & next steps SDGs
We aim to conduct and publish up to 12 Human Rights Impact
Identify impacts on human rights and implement transparent Assessments (HRIAs) – at least one assessment for each 8.8
2025 New goal.
SUPPLY CHAIN &
reporting according to our due diligence strategy high-risk supply chain – by end of 2025. We will start by
RESOURCES
conducting three HRIAs by end of 2021.
Implement grievance mechanisms in all high-risk supply
Establish a grievance mechanism 2025 New goal. 8.8
chains by 2025.
Further implementation of Corporate Responsibility Rollout of Corporate Responsibility Supplier Evaluation (CRSE) 8.8
2027 New goal.
Supplier Evaluations in all high-risk supply chains by 2027.
Project ongoing. 31% reduction in green-
house gas emissions in 2020, compared to the
reference year 2015.
40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in all 7.2
40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by end of 2021 ALDI companies by end of 2021, compared to the reference 2021 7.3
The focus was on increasing efficiency. In the 13.3
year 2015.
next step, further efficiency measures will be
planned and implemented with an increased
focus on green power/greening.
CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT
Project ongoing. 777 of the stores equipped
Installation of photovoltaic systems in stores
Increasing the ratio of ALDI stores equipped with photovoltaic
systems through continuous expansion. ∞ with photovoltaic systems; +34% compared to
7.2
9.4
the previous year.
Goal partially achieved. LED lighting technology
Introduction of LED lighting in all new ALDI stores (interior has been installed at new stores in all countries 8.4
LED lighting in all new stores by end of 2019 9.4
and outdoor lighting) by end of 2019. since 2016. We are continuing the conversion
progress for outdoor lighting.
Review of conversion of existing ALDI stores in the portfolio 8.4
LED lighting in existing stores Goal achieved. 9.4
to LED lighting.
Project ongoing. In Belgium, Denmark and
Germany, the changeover has already been
LED lighting in distribution centres
Review of conversion of ALDI distribution centres to
LED lighting . ∞ completed. In France, the Netherlands, Poland
8.4
9.4
and Spain, the switch to LED in distribution
centres is planned or being implemented.
ALDI Nord encourages strategic suppliers, who are Encourage our suppliers who represent at least 75% of
responsible for 75% of supply chain emissions, to set Scope 3 Category 1 emissions to set their own Science Based 2024 New goal.
science-based reduction targets Targets by 2024.
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HUMAN RIGHTS PRINCIPLE 1
For us, responsibility does not start in our stores. We are committed to SUPPORTING
greater sustainability even in the cultivation of resources such as palm oil or cocoa. HUMAN RIGHTS
We are working intensively to permanently improve working conditions
at our suppliers’ production sites.
PRINCIPLE 2
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POLICY STATEMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
AND INTERNATIONAL DUE DILIGENCE IN
FRAMEWORKS OUR SUPPLY CHAINS AUDITING WORKING CONDITIONS
ON SITE
As an international trading company with for Economic Co-operation and Development We are aware that the production of goods along To ensure compliance with human rights require-
extensive global supply chains, we see it as (OECD). The values and norms contained in complex supply chains comes with risks. We ments in our supply chains, we audit the working
our responsibility to respect human rights and these agreements are also reflected in other therefore continuously identify human rights risks conditions of our producers on site. Since 2019,
prevent human rights abuses. With our Human standards and regulations of ALDI Nord, includ- and take action to mitigate negative impacts in our we have carried out inspections known as ALDI
Rights Policy Statement at ALDI Nord, we ing our Corporate Responsibility (CR) Policy, supply chains. We achieve this via a range of Producer Assessments (APAs) in our high-risk
have been committed to upholding the ‘United which has been in force for several years, as practices, including continuous hotspot analyses, supply chains in cooperation with external service
Nations Guiding Principles on Business and well as the ‘Additional Agreement on Social monitoring, research and dialogue with stake providers. In the reporting year, we conducted
Human Rights’ (UNGP) since 2018. Standards: Commitment to humane and fair holders. In addition, we continuously carry out APAs in our supply chains for fruit and vegetables
working conditions in our supply chains’. These assessments to identify potential risks in our such as pineapples, bananas or citrus fruits. At
Our experience shows that it is time to take the provide ALDI employees and our business part- supply chains. In 2020, we started to regularly the end of 2020, we developed an approach that
next step and seek legal regulation regarding ners with a binding framework for action. In the conduct cross-resource-group risk assessments links our supplier evaluation (CRSE) (see ‘Labour
corporate human rights due diligence. That is reporting year, we also published new guidelines related to human rights and environmental aspects rights’) with the APAs. Since the beginning of 2021,
why we are in favour of a European regulation on on dealing with forced and child labour. With in our supply chains. The aim of these analyses around 55 audits have been carried out in the
supply chain responsibility. In September 2020, these guidelines, we reiterate that all forms is to make risks comparable with each other, pineapple and banana supply chains in Africa
we published a position paper on the topic. In of servitude or slavery, forced or compulsory which allows us to identify which product groups, and Latin America; these were completed at the
our view, a law of this nature is an important labour, serfdom, human trafficking, involuntary resources, production countries and cross-cutting end of May 2021. We will continue to pursue the
part of an international solution to create fair labour or child labour are unacceptable in our issues we need to address with high priority due approach of linking the two auditing methods
competitive conditions and drive change. business and along our supply chains. For Inter- to their risks and impacts. We also conduct in 2022, expanding them to include avocado and
national Women’s Day 2021, we also sent a clear Human Rights Impact Assessments (HRIAs) for citrus products.
In 2008, we committed to complying with the signal to reduce discrimination and promote the selected high-priority product groups or
amfori BSCI Code of Conduct (CoC) by joining equality by signing the United Nations’ ‘Women’s resources to gain a deeper insight into the supply We also regularly assess the working conditions
the ‘amfori BSCI’ (Business Social Compliance Empowerment Principles’. As part of this, we chains. Furthermore, HRIAs allow us to engage at our suppliers’ production facilities in high-risk
Initiative). Its guidelines and our policy state- are committed to equal pay for work of equal with stakeholders and derive effective measures. If countries in the non-food segment through com-
ment are based on numerous international value, and to gender equality – both along we identify specific human rights violations in our prehensive social audits and certifications carried
agreements, including the core conventions of the global supply chains and within our group supply chains, we can respond immediately and out by external service providers, as well as with
the ‘International Labour Organization’ (ILO), of companies. take corrective action. In 2021, we will conduct our own inspections of production facilities (ALDI
the ‘Universal Declaration of Human Rights of a total of three HRIAs on human rights risks in risk Social Assessments – ASAs). On site, we enter
the United Nations’ (UN), the ‘UN Convention supply chains. We aim to publish the initial results into an exchange with stakeholders and those
on the Rights of the Child’, the ‘UN Convention and the resulting measures on our websites by the potentially affected in order to better identify and
on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimi- end of 2021. We aim to conduct up to 12 HRIAs – at prevent possible human rights violations at an
nation against Women’ and the ‘Guidelines for least one assessment for each high-risk supply early stage. In the event of serious violations of
Multinational Enterprises’ of the Organisation chain – and publish the results by the end of 2025. our requirements, a contractually defined pro-13 INTERIM REPORT 2020
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CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR THE AND TRANSPARENCY
BUYING OF HIGH-RISK RESOURCES
cess comes into effect. Possible consequences In future, we will focus in particular on the high- Our cooperation with a non-governmental organi Implementing due diligence on human rights is
range from written warnings to termination of the risk resources identified in the relevant countries sation (NGO) from Bangladesh in the AFA Project a continuous development process. We therefore
business relationship. In the year under review, of origin. We will achieve this by implementing came to an end in April 2021 (for more on the pro constantly analyse our Corporate Responsibility
we performed 307 ASAs in nine countries, half of targeted measures within the framework of inter- ject, see the Sustainability Report 2019). We are (CR) strategies, as well as our processes and
them in China (50 per cent). Due to the COVID- national responsible sourcing strategies. Numer- currently developing a follow-up programme that tools. Beyond that, we are currently planning
19 pandemic, we conducted about two-thirds of ous steps have already been taken to reduce combines on-site training and workplace activi- online training sessions for our suppliers on
the ASAs remotely for the first time this year to human rights risks in our food and non-food sup- ties. Plans include a childcare facility in the com- human rights policies and procedures at ALDI
protect workers on site. Staff from the CR depart- ply chains. These include the use of established munity, which can also be used by parents from Nord. Our progress, measures and goals are
ments in Bangladesh and Hong Kong conducted auditing and certification standards in the buying factories that do not produce for ALDI, extending disclosed transparently within the scope of our
the audits via video conferencing, while local ser- process and the qualification of production facil- responsibility beyond our own supply chains. sustainability reporting and on our websites.
vice providers carried out the on-site checks. At ities for apparel textiles in the high-risk country
59 of the production facilities audited, there were Bangladesh within the scope of the ALDI Factory In addition to our own internal checks, we also
critical deficiencies in areas such as occupational Advancement (AFA) Project. During the reporting want our customers and NGOs to be able to trace
health and safety. Such deficiencies are often the period, we worked with several production facili- the origin of our textiles and shoes. The publica-
result of structural challenges in the production ties and business partners to further develop the tion of our main production facilities, including
countries. We also work to address these kinds AFA Project. The aim is to make factories inde- their addresses and the approximate number
of findings through multi-stakeholder initiatives pendent of external AFA Project trainer support. of employees, is a necessary first step towards
such as the ‘German Partnership for Sustainable So far, these facilitators have helped local workers ensuring the traceability of our products all
Textiles’ (Bündnis für nachhaltige Textilien). and managers independently address workplace along the supply chain and complying with the
When problems are identified, we endeavour to issues and find their own sustainable solutions. ‘Transparency Pledge’ formulated by an alliance
develop solutions together with suppliers and Selected employees and managers have now of nine human rights groups and trade unions.
producers to improve working conditions along assumed trainer roles at the production facilities. Since 2020, we have also been publishing all our
our supply chains, for example. In the case As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the pro- main production facilities on the ‘Open Apparel
of repeated v iolations or lack of progress, we duction facilities had to temporarily stop their Registry’ platform.
usually block the production facility in question activities, and the project was suspended for four
from receiving new orders. months from April. We also replaced the face-to-
face events with online training and sensitised
the production facilities with information material
on how to deal with the coronavirus. The focus
is on the occupational health and safety guide-
lines for reopening the production facilities after
closure and the COVID-19-related safety guide-
lines for daily operation of the factory.14 INTERIM REPORT 2020
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LABOUR RIGHTS PRINCIPLE 3
SAFEGUARDING
Around 79,000 ALDI employees make a decisive contribution to our success. FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION
We offer them secure employment, attractive conditions and
long-term development prospects. We also take responsibility along our
supply chains and stand up for fair working conditions.
PRINCIPLE 4
ABOLITION OF ALL FORMS
OF FORCED LABOUR
PRINCIPLE 5
ABOLITION
OF CHILD LABOUR
PRINCIPLE 6
AVOIDANCE
OF DISCRIMINATION15 INTERIM REPORT 2020
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
IN THE SUPPLY CHAINS BY 2027: SUPPLIER ASSESSMENTS
FOR ALL HIGH-RISK RESOURCES
For us, responsibility does not begin in our stores, by carrying out our own inspections of produc- overview of all memberships and commitments To assess the social standards of our suppliers,
nor does it end there. We are working to improve tion sites (ALDI Social Assessments – ASAs) and can be found under ‘Stakeholders & networks’ in we review their ability to select suitable produc-
the sustainability of our supply chains. We aim implementing comprehensive social audits the Sustainability Report 2019. tion sites and continuously improve their labour
to create better working conditions and enable and certifications with the support of external and social standards as part of our Corporate
fair cooperation between retailers, suppliers service providers. In the future, we plan to develop concepts for Responsibility Supplier Evaluation (CRSE).
and upstream industries. As a retailer, we can pilot projects that improve access to grievance
influence certain aspects more strongly through In addition, we require suppliers to continuously mechanisms in relevant supply chains, taking The CRSE assessment process was implemented
our business activities, making them particularly improve the working and social conditions at their into account the ‘United Nations Guiding Prin- for the footwear product group at the beginning of
relevant. Such aspects include health and safety, production sites or those of producers they com- ciples on Business and Human Rights’ (UNGP). 2020, followed by DIY and household goods from
freedom of association, pay and working hours, mission. All production sites contracted by our Garment factories in Bangladesh where goods mid-2021. In 2020, we also started a pilot project
as well as working against discrimination, child suppliers that are located in high-risk countries are produced for ALDI Nord are also included in for the fish and seafood supply chain, particularly
labour and forced labour. according to the amfori classification must provide the complaints mechanism of the ‘Accord on Fire tuna. Furthermore, we critically reviewed our
evidence of their social standards in the form and Building Safety in Bangladesh’. We believe international clothing textile supplier pool for ALDI
That is why we make clear demands with regard of a valid amfori BSCI audit, SA8000 certification that the accord is and will remain a critical tool Nord in 2020 with the aim of consolidating the pool
to working conditions. We require our suppliers or a comparable valid social audit such as the for continuously improving the safety of workers of suppliers and terminating business relation-
to comply with the ‘amfori BSCI’ (Business Social ‘Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit’ (SMETA). in the textile industry in Bangladesh, also in its ships with suppliers who have repeatedly received
Compliance Initiative). We monitor and evaluate Since 2020, we have also accepted social audits future form as the ‘Ready-Made Garments (RMG) negative ratings. In the coming years, we will
compliance through on-site inspections and audits from the ‘Fair Wear Foundation’ (FWF). Sustainability Council (RSC)’. continue our comprehensive CR assessment of
by independent inspectors. In 2020, ALDI CR- suppliers and production sites in combination with
Support Asia Ltd. in Hong Kong reviewed approxi- Furthermore, we are involved in the ‘Living Wage’ strategic meetings. CRSEs for all high-risk supply
mately 7,000 audit reports from external auditors. OUR COMMITMENT IN THE TEXTILE initiative within the Partnership for Sustainable chains are expected to be implemented by 2027.
We expect all suppliers to rectify any deficits as INDUSTRY Textiles. As part of this, we reviewed our pur-
quickly as possible in accordance with agreed cor- chasing practices in 2019 and 2020 using the In the long term, we plan to reinforce these mea-
rective action plans. We have introduced our own Alongside external audits, we also carry out ALDI ‘Purchasing Practices Self Assessment’ (PPSA). sures by developing company-wide strategies for
audits, the ALDI Producer Assessments (APAs), Social Assessments (ASAs) in the textile industry All ALDI countries and ALDI CR Support Asia Ltd. ethically responsible purchasing (ethical sourcing).
for our food supply chains (see the section entitled and other measures as part of the ALDI Factory in Hong Kong took part in this analysis. An action The aim is to integrate other Corporate Responsi-
‘Human rights’). In the coming years, we plan to Advancement Project (AFA – see the section plan was drawn up and implemented on the basis bility (CR) criteria in addition to certifications into
extend these assessments to all high-risk supply entitled ‘Human rights’). We also address the of these findings. In 2021, we will continue this our purchasing decisions. For example, consid
chains and to continuously increase the number of multifaceted challenges in the industry by work- analysis, expanding the focus on our suppliers eration should be paid to how suppliers monitor
these audits. We also regularly assess the working ing closely with other businesses, governments, and production sites through purchasing prac- working conditions on site and whether they pro-
conditions at our suppliers’ production facilities NGOs and trade unions, and by actively engaging tices assessments (PPAs). mote special programmes that provide additional
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EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION
AT ALDI NORD
CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
From producers of fruit and vegetables, as As a member of the German Initiative on Sus- The over 79,000 ALDI employees have always Freedom of association is comprehensively
well as flowers and plants, we require a valid tainable Cocoa, we have been supporting the been one of the pillars of success for the ALDI safeguarded at the locations of ALDI Nord. In
‘GLOBALG.A.P.’ certification according to the ‘PRO-PLANTEURS’ project, which improves the companies. The HR principles and the employer the ALDI Nord countries, dialogue with employ-
Integrated Farm Assurance Standard (IFA) in working and living conditions of cocoa farmers brand build on this foundation with a holistic ees takes place either via works councils or
combination with a social assessment such in Côte d’Ivoire, since 2015. We will continue to approach encompassing all areas of HR (see directly with the respective trade unions (see
as ‘GRASP’ (GLOBALG.A.P Risk Assessment on support PRO-PLANTEURS in the second project Sustainability Report 2019). Due to the chal- Sustainability Report 2015).
Social Practice) or an equal or higher social phase from 2020 to 2025. In 2020, we became lenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the
standard. At the end of 2020, the share of the first discount retailer to join the Tony’s focus of HR work was primarily on digitalisation
producer companies with corresponding Chocolonely ‘Open Chain’ initiative, which works in 2020, with an emphasis on digital collabora- DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION
evidence was almost 100 per cent for all ALDI to protect human rights in chocolate production. tion, processes, training, staff dialogue and the
companies. In 2017, we began purchasing Together, we are pursuing the mission to change introduction of digital media. Further developing People from all over the world work in the nine
(organic) ‘Fairtrade’ and ‘Rainforest Alliance’ the prevailing standards in the cocoa industry by the way leadership is viewed in times of digital European countries in which the ALDI compa-
certified bananas in line with our international improving working conditions along supply collaboration was also on the agenda. nies operate. This diversity is a part of ALDI
CR requirements.* Bananas with organic and chains and making the sourcing of cocoa beans Nord. It enriches our working relationships and
Rainforest Alliance certification (without Fair- more transparent. Since spring 2021, the choco- ORGANISATION AT ALDI NORD reflects the diversity of our customers. All ALDI
trade) are only traded at ALDI Poland. Since late has been available at all stores in Germany employees should have the same opportunities,
2019, similar rules have applied to the purchase in three flavours under the Choceur brand. Responsibility for HR is organised locally, regardless of gender, age, religious affiliation or
of pineapples throughout the group, requiring The product will also appear internationally in enabling a location-specific approach to provide world view, sexual identity, origin or physical
at least Fairtrade or ‘SCS Sustainably Grown’ ALDI countries in 2021, partly as a special-buy the best possible support for regional issues. impairment. The ALDI companies reject all
certification. As part of our International Pur- product and in the standard product ranges. The mission statement, the HR standards and forms of discrimination. Our values are also set
chasing Policy for Flowers and Plants, only the ‘real traders’ leadership principles form the out in the ALDI Nord CR Policy. In 2020, women
certified sustainable flowers and plants have In the case of herbal teas and fruit infusions, common core of our HR work. Since 2019, we accounted for around 67 per cent of the total
been sold by ALDI companies since 2020. around 51 per cent of the own-brand products have been investing in expanding and strength- workforce (2019: 65 per cent). The proportion of
across all ALDI companies were sustainably ening the HR teams at the ALDI companies. For female employees in management positions was
certified at the end of 2020 (UEBT/UTZ, EU example, the position of HR Business Partner 34 per cent in the reporting year (2019: 32 per
organic logo, Fairtrade or UTZ/Rainforest was created at a large number of the regional cent), and women manage about half of our
Alliance Certified seal). As a result, we have companies to act as ‘change agents’ for imple- stores. We see this as confirmation of our philo
exceeded our target of increasing the share menting the common HR principles. The Busi- sophy of placing a clear focus on individual
of certified sustainable resources in our own- ness Partners focus on employees and ensure performance when filling management posi-
*I n the Sustainability Report 2019, we stated that sustainably certified brand herbal tea and fruit infusion products that high HR standards are maintained. We con- tions. By signing the United Nations’ ‘Women’s
bananas had already been sourced for all ALDI Nord countries since 2017. to 40 per cent by the end of 2020. tinued this development in 2020. Empowerment Principles’ in March 2021, we
However, in 2017 this only applied to the ALDI companies in Belgium,
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gender equality in our group of companies and and service. We also set up extensive protective the employees – to better adapt to customers’
along our international supply chains. measures for employees and customers in needs. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19
areas where direct customer contact is neces- pandemic, the training programmes were
ALDI Nord aims to provide long-term employ- sary. These measures guaranteed working extended to more staff groups in 2020, as they
ment relationships with fair pay and fair employ- operations and food supplies at all times across were transferred to digital learning formats. The
ment conditions. Most employment contracts all ALDI Nord countries. ALDI Nord was thus online programmes range from digital language
offered by the ALDI companies are permanent able to fulfil its responsibility as a responsible courses to extensive project management train-
(almost 79 per cent in 2020). In c omparison to employer and food supplier even during the ing. The plan to establish the ALDI Academy
the rest of the retail sector, ALDI Nord has pandemic. in other countries could not be implemented in
always benefited from above-average employee 2020 due to the pandemic. However, further
loyalty. Regardless of their gender, all ALDI training programmes are already and will con-
employees are remunerated with fair pay in CANDIDATE MANAGEMENT tinue to be available in the other countries.
accordance with their performance.
ALDI Nord hired additional workers in 2020 to
ensure the supply of goods to the population GRIEVANCE SYSTEMS
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH during the pandemic. We continue to aim to
AND SAFETY support staff growth and provide candidates By introducing grievance systems, we are living
with a quick and easy access point to ALDI Nord. up to our commitment as an employer to offer
Taking responsibility for the well-being of Onboarding programmes, such as the week- equal opportunities for all and to prevent dis-
employees is part of the ethos of the ALDI com- long ALDI POWER DAYS for new ALDI Einkauf crimination. At ALDI Netherlands, employees
panies. We focus on occupational health and employees, were held fully online in the context can confidentially report discrimination, bully-
safety measures, preventive health measures, of the COVID-19 pandemic. ing, intimidation or other undesirable behaviour
fair pay and employment contract conditions, to an advisor. In Spain, a new grievance system
and equal opportunities for all employees. (whistleblowing line) has been active since July
These measures have the added benefit of func- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2019, in addition to other methods for reporting
tioning as engagement and motivational tools discrimination issues. Via this system, employ-
for employees. Systematic training and development are key ees can access a protocol on prevention and
elements to ensure the continued success of management of abuse in the workplace. In 2020,
In 2020, we too were particularly challenged ALDI Nord. The ALDI Academy was founded in ALDI Poland, ALDI Spain, ALDI Netherlands,
by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ALDI Nord 2019 to establish a range of continuing educa- ALDI Portugal and ALDI Denmark followed ALDI
group of companies reacted early to the require- tion programmes in Germany. Among other Nord Germany and ALDI France in introducing
ments arising from the global pandemic, taking things, we continue to provide leadership coach- grievance systems for reporting discrimination
responsibility for the health of our employees ing and training on feedback culture, as well as cases.
and customers. As early as spring 2020, we programmes to promote situational leadership
provided technical support for home working and active employee participation. These train-
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
PRINCIPLE 7
PREVENTIVE
Saving energy and conserving resources is our aim in our stores, in logistics and ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
at our administrative locations. Relevant climate targets are embedded throughout
the group of companies. We are also committed to promoting environmental
awareness, from sustainable packaging to avoiding food waste.
PRINCIPLE 8
INITIATIVES FOR GREATER
ACCOUNTABILITY AWARENESS FOR
THE ENVIRONMENT
PRINCIPLE 9
DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION
OF ENVIRONMENTALLY
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JOINING THE ENVIRONMENTAL
OUR COMMITMENT TO SCIENCE BASED TARGETS CLIMATE PROTECTION RESPONSIBILITY IN
CLIMATE PROTECTION INITIATIVE IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN BUILDINGS
Climate protection is one of the greatest societal In July 2020, ALDI Nord became one of the first In addition to the emissions we produce ourselves, It is in our genes as a discounter to focus on
challenges of our time. That is why we place a discount retailers to join the ‘Science Based we also consider emissions in the upstream and efficient use of resources. By adopting modern
particular focus on reducing our energy consump- Targets initiative’ (SBTi). By joining, we commit to downstream value chain. These Scope 3 emis- efficiency management systems, we are contri
tion and CO2 emissions. setting binding and scientifically verified targets sions, as they are known, account for up to 95 per buting to the future viability of ALDI Nord.
to reduce our CO2 emissions over the next two cent of total emissions in the retail sector.
In 2018, we published our current climate target: years. These targets should be in line with the We are in close dialogue with our most import-
we undertake to reduce our greenhouse gas emis- 1.5-degree target of the Paris Agreement, taking ant partners and suppliers in order to reduce LIGHTING
sions throughout ALDI Nord by 40 per cent by the the entire value chain into account. We are there- these CO2 emissions. Strategic suppliers – who
end of 2021 compared with our 2015 levels. This fore currently working on the following measures: are responsible for 75 per cent of emissions in Lighting the retail space accounts for around
target applies to all CO2 emissions that we cause development and validation of science-based the supply chain – are also required to set sci- one-quarter of a store’s electricity consumption.
in the course of our business activities (Scope 1 targets (SBTs) for climate protection across the ence-based targets (SBTs) by the end of 2024. To keep electricity consumption as low as possi
and Scope 2 emissions). As things stand, we entire ALDI Nord value chain (Scope 1, 2 and 3 They have already been offered free webinars on ble, we have been installing LED lighting tech-
expect to reach our target by the end of 2021. With CO2 emissions) the requirements for operational climate account- nology at new stores in all countries since 2016.
our Climate Protection Policy, we demonstrate evelopment of a forecast for Scope 1 and
d ing and the definition of SBTs to support them. In Germany, we also completed the conversion of
the importance of climate protection across all Scope 2 emissions (own business-related CO2 The training sessions were carried out with our outdoor lighting to insect-friendly LEDs in 2020; in
ALDI companies. We plan to report on our prog- emissions) cooperation partner ‘Climate Partner’. ALDI Nord other countries, the conversion is still under way.
ress to date, as well as on new climate targets, in development of a range of suitable measures continuously reviews the status of implementation The exact measures and advantages of LED light-
an updated version of the International Climate to achieve the reduction target and the progress of climate commitment among ing can be found in the Sustainability Report 2017.
Protection Policy in early 2022 (see also ‘Joining the suppliers.
the Science Based Targets initiative’). In addition, we are continuously working on fur- At our distribution centres, we will be able to save
ther measures and strategies to reduce our CO2 a total of up to 3,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per
We also calculate our business-related CO2 foot- emissions. In our updated International Climate year by switching to LEDs. Belgium and Denmark
print annually, which breaks down our greenhouse Change Policy, we will provide information on the have already switched to LED lighting in recent
gas emissions by emission source. It is prepared measures planned for SBTs as part of our new years. Since 2020, only LED lamps have been used
in accordance with the internationally recognised climate strategy in 2022. for interior lighting in Germany. The conversion
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol standard. to LED is also planned or being implemented at
our distribution centres in France, the Nether-
lands, Poland and Spain. In some cases, outdoor
lighting at the central warehouses has also been
converted to LED, and demand-responsive lighting
– i.e. light sources that are switched on by motion
detectors – has been introduced.You can also read
