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Creating and sharing value with social and environmental responsibility.

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RESPONSIBLE BUSINESSES

We are committed to creating value – but noy at any cost. With over 230 years of history, we understand the importance of long-term thinking while caring for the present. We recognise the need to respect natural resources, protect biodiversity and enhance quality of life for our consumers, our people and the communities we work with.

Commitments that set us apart

What we do matters – but how we do it says even more about who we are. Every step we take is guided by a clear purpose, and that’s what turns actions into meaningful commitments.

PROMOTING FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY

The nutritional reformulation of private brand products is one of our most relevant initiatives.

RESPECTING THE ECOSYSTEMS

We reduce the environmental impact of our operations, from the origin of products to communication with consumers.

ACTING WITH TRANSPARENCY, ETHICS AND RIGOUR

We conduct our business in a manner that earns the trust of our customers, employees, suppliers and investors.

SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES

We are part of the communities in which we operate, promoting their development and well-being.

VALUING OUR PEOPLE

We are committed to the growth of our employees, responding to their personal and professional needs.

Our progress

Discover some of the results we’ve achieved through our sustainability practices.

18.4%
Reduction of our carbon footprint since 2021 (scopes 1 and 2).
180+
Sustainability indices in which we are included.
2,700+
Stores and distribution centres with photovoltaic panels (in 2025).
69.1%
Management positions held by women.
91 M€
Direct support we provided in 2025.
92%
Purchase of food products from local suppliers.

Annual Report 2025

Learn more about our 2025 Financial and Sustainability Report.

Discover our Annual Report

Our commitments

Learn about our sustainability goals across the short, medium and long term.

By 2026

Reduce carbon emissions in goods transportation by 5% compared to 2021.
Ensure that at least 80% of food products are sourced from local suppliers.
Reduce energy consumption by 10% compared to 2021.
By 2025, achieve a 10% reduction in specific plastic consumption compared to 2018.
Monitor and disclose at least 70% of the value of social impacts generated by the support provided by the Group’s companies.
Ensure a maximum deviation of ±3% from pay parity (100%) between men and women, both globally and by country.

Medium and long term

By 2030, reduce energy consumption by 15% compared to 2021.
By 2030, ensure that 60% of electricity consumption comes from renewable sources.
Ensure that, by 2030, 100% of the virgin paper and wood fibres used in private brand and perishable products and packaging are certified.

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Our integrated approach

Recognition

SBTI

Science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets.

CDP

We are the first food retailer globally to achieve the top rating.

FTSE DIVERSITY & INCLUSION INDEX – TOP 100

The index highlights the 100 companies at the forefront of promoting diverse and inclusive workplaces.