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Number of Nutri-Score labelled references in Portugal and in Poland |
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SDG 3 & 12 |
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Number of vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free Private Brand products/references in Portugal, Poland and Colombia |
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SDG 3, 10 & 12 |
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Ensure that products targeted for children have a higher nutritional profile than the benchmark (or best in class), according to the country of operation. In Colombia, ensure that products targeted for children have a higher nutritional profile than this benchmark until 2025 |
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SDG 2, 3, 10 & 12 |
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Number of Private Brand products in Portugal and Poland containing, in their direct ingredients, artificial dyes, versus total number of food products |
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SDG 3 & 12 |
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Number of Private Brand products in Portugal and Poland containing, in their direct ingredients, artificial flavour enhancers, versus total number of products |
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SDG 3 & 12 |
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In Portugal and in Poland, to position the Companies as healthy ageing promoters, through democratising the access to Private Brand food products that meet internationally recognised nutritional and dietary needs for the 50+ age groups |
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SDG 3, 10 & 12 |
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Guarantee the absence of glucose and fructose syrup in Private Brand products in Poland until the end of 2021 |
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Although defined until 2021, its non-compliance in 2021 led to its maintenance in 2022 and subsequent years until compliance. 84% (+12 p.p. versus 2021) of the total Private Brands references in Poland are glucose-fructose free. Bakery and Pastry with Biedronka’s Private Brands label: 100%. |
SDG 3 & 12 |
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Ensuring the absence of annatto colouring in all Private Brand cheese products in Biedronka until the end of 2021 |
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100% of the considered references were free of the annatto dye. |
SDG 3 & 12 |
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Symbology in Private Brand alcoholic beverages in Portugal and Poland: responsibility when driving, warning for pregnant women and caloric index |
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SDG 3 & 12 |
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Increase the number of locations with environmental certification to at least 60% of the total distribution centres and industrial units (fresh dough factory, central kitchens, soup factory and Terra Alegre dairy factory) by 2023 |
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UNGC 8 |
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10% reduction in energy consumption (per thousand euros of sales) by 2023 compared to 2017 |
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UNGC 7 |
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Reduction in the volume of water collected in Distribution activities by 10% until 2023 (in megalitres per million euros of sales), compared to 2017 |
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UNGC 7 |
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Reduce carbon emissions resulting from transporting goods to stores by 5% (in tonnes of CO2e per thousand pallets transported), by 2023, compared to 2020 |
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UNGC 7 |
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Percentage of non-renewable energy consumed and produced |
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Regarding the energy consumed by the operations of the operations of the Jerónimo Martins Group Companies, 55% comes from non-renewable sources. |
UNGC 7,8 & 9 |
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Support at least one nature conservation project in each of the countries where we have operations and disclose its results annually |
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UNGC 8 |
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Calculation of ecodesign projects savings in material and environmental benefits |
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SDG 12 & 13 |
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Ensure that at least 12% of the packaging in Private Brand products are included in the ecodesign project by 2023, comparing to the 2020 assortment |
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SDG 12 & 13 |
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Calculation of the amount of plastic in Private Brand packaging and other single-use plastics |
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SDG 12 & 13 |
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Increase the content of recycled plastic to 10% of the total amount of plastic packaging under our responsibility (Private Brand, service packaging, check-out bags and pallet wrapping film) by 2023 |
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SDG 12 & 13 |
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Reduce by 5% by 2023, the specific consumption of plastic (measured in tonnes of plastic packaging per million euros of turnover), compared to 2018 |
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SDG 12 & 13 |
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Reduce total virgin plastic in Private Brand packaging, service packaging, pallet wrapping film and carrier bags by 15%, compared to 2018 |
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SDG 12 & 13 |
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Percentage of problematic components to be eliminated (e.g., PVC, EPS and XPS) from Private Brand plastic packaging |
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SDG 12 & 13 |
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Percentage of private label and perishable packaging that is 100% recyclable or reusable |
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SDG 12 & 13 |
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Ensure an annual waste recovery rate of at least 85% of the volume of waste generated by 2023 |
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SDG 12 & 13 |
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Food waste generated in Group operations (kg/t of product sold) |
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UNGC 7 |
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Limit food waste generated to 16.1kg per tonne of product sold by 2023 |
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Guarantee that at least 80% of the Jerónimo Martins Group’s purchases of food products are sourced from local suppliers |
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UNGC 8 |
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Increase sales of Private Brand and/or perishable products and packaging with sustainability certification to at least 7% of the total sales of these product categories by 2023 |
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UNGC 8 |
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Carry out environmental audits to at least 20% of Private Brand and perishables suppliers, with a purchase volume greater than 1.1 million euros in the 2021-2023 period |
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UNGC 8 |
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Carry out at least 40 environmental audits every year on service providers |
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UNGC 8 |
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Calculation of the consumption of deforestation commodities (palm oil, soy, beef and paper/timber) in Private Brand products and perishables |
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UNGC 7, 8 & 9 |
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For palm oil, and until 2023, continue to ensure 100% RSPO certification in Portugal and Poland. In Colombia, ensure compliance with the “Acuerdo de Voluntades para la Deforestación Cero en la Cadena de Palma en Colombia” (Voluntary Agreement for Zero Deforestation in the Colombian Palm Oil Chain) from the Colombian government |
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For soy, and until 2023 reduce by 50% soy from unknown origins to 16% of total direct and indirect soy. Reduce soy from countries with risk of deforestation to 25% and/or ensure they are sustainably sourced (e.g., RTRS or ProTerra certified or other multi-stakeholder schemes that promote the preservation of ecosystems in the main production areas of this ingredient) |
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For paper/timber, and until 2023, ensure to achieve sustainable certification (e.g., FSC® or PEFC) in 80% of virgin fibres used in products and in 70% of virgin fibres used in our packaging, in cooperation with our suppliers |
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For beef, and until 2023, reduce unknown origins to 2.5% of total beef purchases. If sourcing from Brazil, engage with suppliers to ensure the adoption of deforestation policies and actions |
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Percentage of cage-free Private Brand fresh eggs |
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SDG 12 |
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Percentage of eggs used as ingredients in Private Brand products from cage-free |
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SDG 12 |
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Compliance to the Group’s Sustainable Fishing Strategy |
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SDG 12 & 14 |
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Ensure the annual application of the Sustainable Agriculture Handbook in at least 70 new farms in Portugal and Poland, ensuring a minimum average sustainability index of 3.7 points (on a scale from 1 to 5, in which 5 is the maximum score) for farms with at least two assessments in the 2021-2023 period |
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UNGC 7,8 & 9 |
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Monitoring and disclosure of at least 70% (in value) of the social impacts resulting from the annual support offered by all Group Companies, according to the Business for Societal Impact (B4SI) model |
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SDG 2, 3, 4, 10 & 17 |
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In Poland, expand the food donations programme for local non-governmental organisations to 70% of stores |
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SDG 1, 2, 10 & 17 |
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Strengthen the involvement in social projects targeted to children, youngsters and elderly people from vulnerable environments in all countries where we have operations, focusing on aspects of health and healthy eating, aiming to directly impact one million people until 2023 |
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SDG 1, 2 & 3 |
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Employee training on Hygiene and Food Safety |
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SDG 3 & 12 |
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On-the-job internships |
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In 2023, we held 651 internships in a real work context. |
SDG 8, 10 & 17 |
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Young talent programmes |
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SDG 8 & 10 |
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Promoted employees |
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SDG 8 & 10 |
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Internal mobility |
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Employees covered by training |
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SDG 8 & 10 |
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Investment in training |
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Internal Social Responsibility measures |
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SDG 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 10 & 17 |
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Investment in Internal Social Responsibility measures |
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Human Resources policies |
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The Human Resources policies in force foster a culture of alignment between geographies, compliance with laws and regulations, justice and meritocracy, and sustainability in value creation, throughout the entire life cycle of the employee. In 2023, there were a total of 92 global and local policies aimed at employees. Global policies include: recruitment and selection, on-boarding, knowledge management, performance management, base salary, variable pay, among others. Global policies include: recruitment and selection, on-boarding, knowledge management, performance management, base salary, variable pay, among others. In terms of local policies, we highlight the following:
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UNGC 6 |
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Training in Human and Labour Rights policies and practices |
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The Group has developed training courses on this subject in the context of the Code of Conduct and the labour legislation applicable. |
UNGC 1 & 2 |
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Employee nationalities |
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Active generations |
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12-month employee retention |
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Average seniority of employees |
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Differentiation between the national minimum wage and the minimum monthly income |
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SDG 1 & 8 |
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Investment in seniority bonuses |
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SDG 1 & 8 |
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Number of hours of occupational health and safety training |
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SDG 3 |
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Number of employees trained in Health and Safety at Work |
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SDG 3 |
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Management positions held by women |
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SDG 5 & 10 |
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Entry-level positions held by women |
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SDG 5 & 10 |
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Revenue-generating positions held by women |
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SDG 5 & 10 |
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Promotions obtained by women |
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SDG 5 & 10 |
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% Women in engineering and research and development (R&D) positions |
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46.2% |
SDG 5 & 10 |
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% Women in information technologies (IT) positions |
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26.7% |
SDG 5 & 10 |
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Number of people with disabilities |
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SDG 10 & 17 |
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Resolution mechanisms |
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Operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or impact assessments |
UNGC 1 |
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Significant investment agreements and contracts that include human rights clauses or that underwent human rights screening |
The contracts signed with new suppliers imply knowledge and adherence to the Jerónimo Martins Group’s Code of Conduct for Suppliers. |
UNGC 1 & 2 |
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