Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Management

Environmental Achievements

• Launched a Corporate Environmental Charter, a first for an Irish retail and distribution business.
• Introduced a degradable plastic checkout bag in SuperValu and Centra stores nationwide, estimating the removal of up to 140 million carrier bags annually.
• Introduced the "Bag for Life", a reusable plastic bag, in SuperValu and Centra stores.
• Increased the number of public recycling banks at MSVC, SuperValu, and Centra premises from 35 in 1999 to 48 in 2000.
• Implemented a closed-loop washing system for the fleet tractors and trailers, using approximately 90% recycled water.
• Reduced ozone-depleting potential in refrigeration systems by eliminating CFC refrigerants and replacing R502 with R404.
• Implemented plate heat exchanger technology on refrigeration systems at retail stores, providing hot water at no additional cost.
• Specified energy-efficient lighting systems for retailers' stores, achieving a reduced electrical power use of approximately 18%.

Social Achievements

• Launched a road safety campaign in association with the National Safety Council.
• Introduced an environmental management module in the Retail Management Diploma.
• Hosted a Sustainable Development forum to assess the progress of Musgrave Group in implementing the Environmental Charter.

Governance Achievements

• Established a Musgrave Group Environmental Action Team (EAT) to devise, review, and implement the environmental program.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Difficulty in quantifying environmental impacts due to a complex business structure.
• Waste management challenges, including litter offenses, illegal dumping, and back-of-store burning of wastes.
• Lack of sufficient attention historically paid to waste management.
• Need to reduce the environmental impacts associated with the transport fleet.
• Need to integrate environmental issues into the supply chain with over 600 suppliers.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing projects aimed at improving environmental standing.
• Establishing a "one-stop-shop" approach to waste management.
• Implementing regional contracts and environmental management training to eliminate bad waste practices.
• Continuously seeking new means and routes to reduce mileage while increasing business.
• Regular communication with transport research organizations and major truck manufacturers.
• Working closely with suppliers and customers towards better environmental practice.
• Introducing systems to improve the environmental properties of supplies and products on supermarket shelves.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Practice (CoP) for suppliers, focusing on quality and hygiene, with potential for future environmental measures.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Degradable plastic bags
• Reusable plastic crates

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Management
• Waste Management
• Energy Consumption
• Transport Efficiency
• Ethical Trading
• Health & Safety
• Community Engagement
• Supplier Relations
• Employee Well-being

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved 50% waste recycling target in 2002 and 55% in 2003 in Ireland.
• Expanded waste management contracts to 19 of 26 counties in Ireland by 2003.
• Established Environmental Action Teams in all business units.
• Consolidated Northern Ireland business from three warehouses to one, reducing GHG emissions.
• Initiated energy auditing program to reduce energy intensity.

Social Achievements

• Continued commitment to using local suppliers (90% in Ireland and Northern Ireland in 2003).
• Raised over €1 million for Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children in Dublin.
• Invested €1.5m in redeveloping SuperValu's own brand range, introducing over 150 new products.
• Supported almost 3,000 retailers and employed 40,000 people directly or indirectly.

Governance Achievements

• Appointed a Group Environmental Executive in 2003.
• Became the first Irish company to sign the United Nations Global Compact.
• Improved data collection and internal checking systems for environmental performance.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Significant energy consumption in buildings.
• Growing complexity of environmental management with business growth.
• Need to improve data collection and consistency across divisions for health and safety.
• Maintaining effective progress in ethical sourcing/trading.

Mitigation Strategies

• Ongoing energy auditing program and benchmarking service for stores.
• Increased divisional Environmental Action Teams from one to four.
• Creation of a Group Environmental Team to coordinate strategies.
• Review of policies related to ethical sourcing/trading and signing of UN Global Compact.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Emphasis on local sourcing
• Inclusion of environmental standards in supplier codes of conduct
• Collaboration with suppliers on sustainability initiatives

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Reduced energy consumption
• Improved transport efficiency

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001:2000 (MSVC warehouses)

Third-party Assurance: csrnetwork

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• SuperValu's own brand range with focus on Irish-produced products
• Eco-labelled paper products

Awards & Recognition

• Irish ACCA Environmental Reporting Award (2001, 2002)
• NISO/NISG Occupational Health & Safety Award (2002, 2003)
• Excellence Ireland National Hygiene Awards

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Performance
• Energy
• Emissions, Effluents & Waste
• Employment
• Child Labour & Fair Trade
• Community

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved 62% recycling target in 2005, servicing nearly 300 premises through ‘one-stop-shop’ contracts.
• Initiated an energy monitoring & targeting programme to reduce carbon emissions.
• Implemented a new corporate ‘Energy and Natural Resources Management Policy’.
• Transport fleets initiated the use of biofuels.
• Reduced CO2 emissions by 5% from 2004 to 2005 despite a 40% increase in cases sold.
• New head office building in Cork designed and built with sustainability features, reducing energy load by approximately 48%.

Social Achievements

• Direct workforce increased to over 9,000 people, with retail partners employing just under 48,000.
• Prepared a ‘Musgrave Ethical Trading Policy’ committing to respectful treatment of supply chain stakeholders.
• Launched SuperValu Kids in Action programme promoting healthy lifestyles and distributing over €1m worth of sports equipment to schools.
• MSVC Triathlon raised over €1.6m for children's hospital and Irish Cancer Society.

Governance Achievements

• Revised Environmental Policy Charter (2000) to create a broader Environmental and Social Accountability Policy (2006).
• Published new policies on ‘Energy and Natural Resources Management’ and ‘Ethical Trading’.
• First Irish company to join the United Nations Global Compact Network.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Rising energy costs and concerns regarding global supply.
• Increasing transport distances due to business growth and acquisitions.
• Managing sustainability performance across geographically diverse operations.
• Over-dependence on landfill for waste disposal.
• Minimising packaging waste while maintaining product quality and robustness.

Mitigation Strategies

• Energy auditing and monitoring programmes to improve energy efficiency.
• Logistics planning to reduce transport distances and improve vehicle fuel efficiency.
• Trials of biodiesel in vehicles.
• Development of integrated regional waste management contracts (‘one-stop-shop’ contracts).
• Study of own-brand products to identify opportunities for minimising packaging.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Ethical Trading Policy focusing on human rights and environmental sustainability.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) G3 Guidelines

Certifications: HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) IS 343:2000 (some warehouses), Excellence Ireland “Hygiene Mark” (some warehouses)

Third-party Assurance: csrnetwork (limited assurance against AA1000 Assurance Standard)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Irish ACCA Environmental Reporting Award (2004)
• Best Environmental Project at Chambers of Commerce of Ireland President’s Award for CSR (2005)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Health
• People
• Communities

Environmental Achievements

• 100% reduction in carbon emissions from 2014-2020 as part of the SuperValu and Centra retailer 20/20 project
• Replaced 1.1 million non-recyclable black plastic fruit & veg trays with recyclable alternatives
• 460,000kgs compostable Frank and Honest coffee cups and lids
• 2.7 million single-use plastic bags removed from supply chain
• Supply all facilities with 100% green electricity and send zero recoverable waste to landfill
• 30% energy saving (equal to €15,000 annually) and a CO2 reduction of 55,000kg per year at Hickson’s Centra in Pilton

Social Achievements

• 1.1 million meals donated to Irish charities through FoodCloud
• €4.4 million raised for charities since 2002 through Musgrave Triathlon
• 100 autism-friendly SuperValu stores
• 1,500 local jobs created due to the Food Academy programme
• 110,000 footballs donated to GAA clubs
• 40% salt reduction in own brand pre-packed cooked chicken and turkey ranges
• Over 5,000 colleagues and partners received Breakthrough personal development training

Governance Achievements

• Established a system to audit and validate that the human and labour rights of all workers in our fresh and own brand supply chains are fully respected (by 2018)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Over-use and disposal of plastics in the environment
• Public health concerns related to food and drink
• Reducing salt, sugar and saturated fats across product ranges
• Supporting independent retail partners in sustainable change

Mitigation Strategies

• New commitment focused on reducing packaging from the supply chain
• Implementing key packaging initiatives (compostable coffee cups, produce bags)
• Own brand reformulation programme to reduce sugar, salt, and saturated fats
• 20/20 initiative to reduce energy consumption across SuperValu and Centra stores
• Major solar power project in SuperValu (€3 million investment)

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Collaborating with government agencies, Bord Bia and Origin Green to ensure 100% of Irish meat, dairy and eggs comply with highest animal welfare standards
• Setting leading standards for sourcing and raising transparency across the supply chain
• By 2020, 100% of Irish meat and fresh produce will be certified Origin Green

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 12.3

Halving food surplus by 2030

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Compostable coffee cups and lids
• Compostable produce bags
• Expanding range of eco-friendly packaging and disposable products at Musgrave MarketPlace