Sustainability Report

Sustainability Report Given Best Rating in German Food Trading

"A Matter of Values": This is the title of the first Sustainability Report published by REWE Group. Together with the Annual Report  of REWE Group titled "A Matters of Values", it shows how REWE Group brings economic aspects in line with ecological and social responsibility. After all, this holds true as REWE Group not only pursues clearly defined economic goals but is also highly committed to the environment, the society and to its employees. For REWE Group one thing is clear: In the long run it will only be in the position for further growth if it conserves resources, treats partners and employees in a fair and trusting way and makes a contribution to the society. Acting responsibly means acting in line with sustainability.

In order to come up to the core importance of the issue, REWE Group has compiled all sustainability activities in its Sustainability Report. Besides the detailed description of the sustainability strategy and management, the Report focuses on four main topics: "Ecological Products", "Energy, Climate and Environment", "Employees" and "Social commitment".

The Sustainability Report was audited by the auditing companies PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). On the basis of the criteria of the GRI, the Sustainability Report was rated "B+" as the only one published so far in German food trading.

Download Sustainability Report 2008 (english, PDF, 9,23 MB)

Download Annual Report 2008 (english, PDF, 5,54 MB)