OUR AMBITION Sustainable economic success can only be achieved by taking social and environmental responsibility. Through their actions, the companies of the ALDI Nord Group of Companies (‘ALDI Nord’) continuously aim to contribute to sustainable development wherever they operate. We consider sustainable purchasing to be fundamental to contributing to sustainable development. As leading retailers, we publicly acknowledge our responsibility in global supply chains and the use of resources. Along the entire supply chains, from the procurement of raw materials to the final production process, we ensure that ecological and social sustainability criteria are taken into account. We communicate our requirements and goals clearly to our business partners. If our targets are not met, we pay strict attention to the future development and implementation of concrete measures to improve production processes together with our partners. We only cooperate with business partners who work in accordance with our purchasing policies. We reserve the right to impose appropriate sanctions in certain cases, even if this results in the termination of the business relationship. In the materiality analysis conducted in the framework of the Sustainability Report 2019, the “expansion of the sustainable product ranges”1 was assessed as a relevant topic both by stakeholders and by ALDI Nord itself.2 Based on these insights as well as on an internal expert assessment, the subject of ‘modern nutrition’, including ‘local food’, has taken on relevance on our international agenda. This emphasis is reinforced by studies indicating consumers’ preferences for ‘buying local’. 3 , 4 With an increased focus on local food, we at ALDI Nord seek to expand our sustainable assortment and to ensure that we translate our commitment into effective action. We are aware of our responsibility and of the broad scope of our activities. We aim to promote local products in our stores and to communicate products’ value with respect to local food transparently for our customers in our labelling. In doing so, we are acting in line with the European Union’s ‘Farm to Fork Strategy’, which strives to strengthen local food systems5 in order to promote a sustainable diet. We are thus also contributing to Sustainable Development Goal 12: ‘Responsible consumption and production: ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns’.6 These are some of the many steps we are taking to enable easy shopping with a clear conscience. 1 ALDI Nord Sustainability Report 2019, page 14. 2 The relevance of the expansion of sustainable product ranges for stakeholders and ALDI Nord itself was also confirmed by the materiality analysis conducted for the year 2021. 3 See: Gen Z is Talking. Are you Listening? (PwC 2020), page 21. 4 See: Think local, act local! (L’Observatoire Cetelem 2019), page 17 and following. 5 See: Farm to Fork Strategy (European Union 2020), page 14. 6 See: Sustainable Development Goals (United Nations). ALDI Nord – Guideline for Local Food 3
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