Our guidelines establish a binding framework for action for us and our business partners.

Among other things, we have established requirements regarding labor, social, and environmental standards in our guidelines and in the Supplier Code of Conduct, specifically for the supply chain stages of raw material cultivation and processing. For business relationships with contractual partners in the REWE Group’s private-label supply chains, our guidelines define a binding framework for action, measures, and goals.

Human rights are non-negotiable.

Dr Daniela Büchel, Member of the Management Board – Chief People and Sustainability Officer

Dr. Daniela Büchel

Dr Daniela Büchel, Member of the Management Board – Chief People and Sustainability Officer

Guidelines for Environmental and Social Requirements in the Supply Chain and Business Operations

In the Guidelines for Environmental and Social Requirements in the Supply Chain and Business Operations, published in 2011, the REWE Group documents the values the company stands for and thus creates a foundation for further guidelines that address compliance with social standards on the one hand and the protection of raw materials on the other.

Our overarching guidelines

Through our guidelines, we have defined minimum requirements for the value chains of our private-label brands regarding working conditions, human rights, and animal welfare. These commitments apply both to our own business activities and to our global supply and value chains.

Our Supplier Code of Conduct

The REWE Group’s Code of Conduct for Corporate Due Diligence in the Supply Chain (CoC for short) defines mandatory minimum standards for our suppliers.