Published 04-19-16
Issued by Delhaize Group
International food retailer Delhaize Group announced the publication of its 2015 Sustainability Progress Report online at https://sustainabilityreport. delhaizegroup.com/. The report highlights progress toward “Supergood”, the Group’s strategy to become a sustainability leader in its local markets by 2020.
Company on the way to achieving Supergood Sustainability Ambition
International food retailer Delhaize Group announced the publication of its 2015 Sustainability Progress Report online at https://sustainabilityreport. delhaizegroup.com/. The report highlights progress toward “Supergood”, the Group’s strategy to become a sustainability leader in its local markets by 2020.
"Our financial performance goes hand-in-hand with our sustainability targets," said Delhaize Group President and CEO Frans Muller. "Those efforts contribute directly to a more efficient company."
The report features program highlights and progress against targets for each of the Group's operating companies toward the Supergood Ambition. Six case studies illustrate specific projects and accomplishments in all seven countries of operation.
Key achievements in 2015 were, amongst others:
Independent recognition
Responsible products
Waste reduction
Climate action
Hunger relief
Health and wellbeing
Diversity and inclusion
Questions or comments can be sent to sustainability@delhaizegroup.
Delhaize Group website: www.delhaizegroup.com
Delhaize Group is a Belgian international food retailer present in seven countries on three continents. At the end of 2014, Delhaize Group’s sales network consisted of 3 402 stores. In 2014, Delhaize Group recorded €21.4 billion ($28.4 billion) in revenues and €89 million ($118 million) net profit (Group share). At the end of 2014, Delhaize Group employed approximately 150 000 people. Delhaize Group’s stock is listed on NYSE Euronext Brussels (DELB) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEG).
Delhaize Group publishes an annual Sustainability Progress Report available. The 2014 report is available online .