Our sustainability strategy

Since 2008, the REWE GROUP has been pursuing an independent sustainability strategy that is firmly embedded in corporate management. In this context, we address sustainability issues across our business segments and continuously refine our approaches.

Our sustainability management is guided by the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Our strategy is based on four pillars, which we integrate into all business processes across our retail divisions: Products & Product Range, Energy, Climate & Environment, Employees, and Social Engagement.

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  • Products & Product Range

    When developing our product range, we take environmental and social criteria into account. For example, by promoting regional products, offering more organic products, reducing packaging in our private-label assortment, and getting involved in projects in the countries of origin of critical raw materials.

  • Energy, Climate, and Environment

    We set environmental and climate goals and develop measures to reduce climate-damaging emissions and promote energy conservation.

  • Employees

    We value and support our employees. This involves more than just fair compensation. For example, flexible work schedules that help employees balance their professional and personal lives.

  • Social Commitment

    We are committed to society. To this end, we rely on strong partner organizations that use their experience to provide effective assistance. We also involve our customers and employees in these efforts.

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    Progress Report 2025

    In our progress report, we present information on developments, measures and key performance indicators relating to the REWE GROUP for the 2025 reporting year. The report is structured around selected key themes relating to the pillars of products, energy, climate and the environment, employees and social engagement.

  • Sustainable Development Goals

    The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) address the key challenges of sustainability on a global scale. For this reason, we have aligned our sustainability strategy and business processes with the 17 goals and their 169 associated targets. Based on this analysis, our sustainability managers have prioritized the SDGs and their targets and identified those most relevant to our business.

  • Sustainability-Linked Bond Framework

    Through our Sustainability-Linked Bond Framework, we align the REWE GROUP’s financing strategy with its sustainability strategy.

    All relevant documents related to the framework can be found on our Sustainability-Linked Bond Framework page.

From strategy to practice

We implement a wide range of specific projects. Each sales division has a great deal of flexibility to develop measures that are precisely tailored to its strategy and business model.