Etn. Fr. Colruyt NV
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017-2018)
Reporting Period: 2017-2018
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:30.6% (2017)
Total Energy Consumption:56.28 MWh per million euros of revenue (2017)
Water Consumption:566,000 m³ (2017)
Waste Generated:69,488 tonnes (2017)
ESG Focus Areas
- Good Health and Well-being
- Affordable and Clean Energy
- Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Responsible Consumption and Production
- Climate Action
- Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- Partnerships for the Goals
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by 10.56% in 2017 compared to 2009 (in comparison to revenue)
- Achieved 30.6% renewable energy share by the end of 2017
- 82.71% waste recycling rate in 2017
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 7.4% in 2017 compared to 2008 (in comparison to revenue)
- Developed the ‘Liquid Ice Container’ with 58% lower consumption than conventional mobile refrigerated containers
- Installed propane refrigeration in all new stores since 2016, aiming for all stores by 2028
- Reduced truck journeys and kilometers despite a 14% increase in non-food stores
Social Achievements
- Improved 177 own-brand products by reducing salt, fat, and sugar content
- Launched ‘Dinner is served at 1-2-3 euros’ program, reaching 2,400 families
- Reduced average return-to-work time for long-term sick employees by one month
- Provided 8,667 free flu vaccinations in two years
- Offered 472 training sessions for personal growth to 4,574 employees
- Conducted 596 social audits on suppliers in 2017
- Offered training in Dutch or French to over 800 employees
- Maintained 100% non-battery farmed eggs
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a CO2 reduction plan
- Developed a methodology for calculating the environmental impact of retailers
- Established a compliance cell to monitor compliance rules
- Linked different roles to different steps in the purchasing process to minimize bribery and corruption
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 100% sustainable energy worldwide by 2022
- Switch all stores to propane refrigeration by 2028
- Refurbish 234 existing stores to improve energy efficiency by 2029
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce energy consumption by 14% compared to 2009 by 2020
- Achieve 100% sustainable energy in Belgium and France by 2022
Environmental Challenges
- Limited autonomy and high price of electric cars
- Maintaining a high recycling rate
- Reducing food waste
- Meeting the 20% CO2 emission reduction target by 2020
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing a network of electric charging posts
- Improving sorting and waste management processes
- Donating consumable food to food banks
- Implementing energy-saving measures and switching to renewable energy
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 596 social audits in 2017
Responsible Procurement
- Social standards for suppliers in at-risk countries
- Specifications for meat and eggs
- Globally recognised certifications (Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade, FSC)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 16
- SDG 17
The report details how Colruyt Group's initiatives contribute to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Liquid Ice Containers
- Own-brand products with improved nutritional composition
- New apple varieties