Pillar 1 Sustainable ranges

We design our range to promote sustainable consumption, prevent negative impacts on people and the environment at the production and processing stage, and preserve natural resources for future generations.
TRANS-PARENZ
We create transparency
and exercise due diligence in our supply chains

VISIBLE TRANSPARENCY

We want to know where our products come from, who produces them, and under what conditions. Our supply chains sometimes comprise many levels and maintaining sustainability standards is challenging. To boost transparency and traceability, we continually analyse our existing supply chains and adapt them to new insights. Examples of this include measures for water usage in the cultivation of products that require a lot of water. To enable our customers to make transparent buying decisions, the origin, product contents and manufacturing conditions must be clear, and visible on the packaging. We also publish our commitment in the annual Sustainability Progress Report and report openly and transparently on our targets and whether we have achieved them.
  • Target 1 For 100% of critical raw materials used in our own-label brands, we have transparency and traceability along the supply chain.
    Target attainment: in %, estimated baseline value
    Policy on Critical Raw Materials


    Note: The data available for the 2022 financial year exclude Jumbo. The key figures are being obtained and will be disclosed from the 2023 reporting year onwards.

    Comments: We achieved the target for 2024 early, in 2022, and are on track. In 2022 we have information that ensures transparency and traceability for 94.0% of the critical raw materials used in our own-label brands.

    The share is calculated on the basis of the weighted results of the individual business units according to turnover shares in 2019.

    More information: Policy Paper on Due Diligence
 
  • Target 2 Every year, we discuss current sustainability topics with our strategically important brand suppliers.



    Comments: We have discussed at least one sustainability issue with all 122 strategically important suppliers of branded products of the Coop supermarkets available from us. One of the issues discussed in 2022 was palm oil.

    There were a total of 52 breaches in 2022 in connection with the impacts of products and services on health and safety. Nine of those violations resulted in a fine or sanction, 39 resulted in a warning, and there were four breaches of voluntary codes of conduct.

    In 2022 there were a total of 36 violations in connection with product and service information and labelling. None of those violations resulted in a fine or sanction, 34 resulted in a warning, and there were two breaches of voluntary codes of conduct.
    More informationen: Policy Paper on Due Diligence
 
  • Measures
    • New organizational unit dedicated to supply chain management
    • Review of our own-label brand ranges for challenges in the countries of origin with regard to cultivation and production and implementation of concrete projects for improvements directly in the supply chains
    • Guideline on Sustainable Sourcing: binding for 100% of our suppliers of own-label and branded items
    • Own-label brands Naturaplan and Naturafarm: traceability back to the farm, with ID code/name of manufacturing company on the packaging
    • Own-label brand Naturaline bio & fair: traceability through numerical code beyond production stages
  • Inner drive in 2022
    • Fund project: systematic analysis of the entire supply chain completed in regard to sustainability requirements for products involving higher risks in the country of production, such as coffee, bananas, roses or textiles
    • Eco-score on the product: Coop launches the eco-score, a food label providing transparent information about a product’s environmental impact
  • Target For 75% of critical raw materials used in our own-label brands, we have transparency and traceability along the supply chain.
    Target attainment: in %, estimated baseline value
    Accepted standards: Policy Paper on Critical Raw Materials

 
  • Comments A great success: in 2022 we have information that ensures transparency and traceability for 79.2% of the critical raw materials used in our own-label brands. We have therefore exceeded the target for 2026.

    There were a total of 31 breaches in 2022 in connection with the impacts of products and services on health and safety. Five of those violations resulted in a fine or sanction, 13 resulted in a warning, and there were 13 breaches of voluntary codes of conduct.

    There were a total of eight violations in connection with product and service information and labelling in 2022. None of those violations resulted in a fine or sanction, six resulted in a warning, and there were two breaches of voluntary codes of conduct.

    The share is calculated on the basis of the weighted results of the individual business units according to turnover shares in 2019.

    More Informations: Policy Paper on Due Diligence


  • Measures
    • Promotion of transparency and traceability by making switches and optimizations in supply chains
    • For critical raw materials: compliance with sustainable minimum standards, traceability back to cultivation and production, compliance with animal welfare standards
  • Target For 75% of critical raw materials used in our own-label brands, we have transparency and traceability along the supply chain.
    Target attainment: in %, estimated baseline value
    Accepted standards: Policy Paper on Critical Raw Materials

 
  • Comments A great success: we exceeded the target for 2025 early, in 2022. In 2022 we have information that ensures transparency and traceability for 71.4% of the critical raw materials used in our own-label brands.

    There were a total of 25 breaches in 2022 in connection with the impacts of products and services on health and safety. Seven of those violations resulted in a fine or sanction, 18 resulted in a warning, and there were no breaches of voluntary codes of conduct.

    There were a total of 15 violations in connection with product and service information and labelling in 2022. Six of those violations resulted in a fine or sanction, nine resulted in a warning, and there were no breaches of voluntary codes of conduct.

    The data available for the 2022 financial year is not complete. The missing key figures are being obtained and will be disclosed from the 2023 reporting year onwards.

    The share is calculated on the basis of the weighted results of the individual business units according to turnover shares in 2019.

  • Measures
    • Expansion and promotion of our own-label brand Origine/Ursprung/Vonatur: guaranteed traceability back to production
    • Ongoing expansion of data collection, including product origin
    • For critical raw materials: compliance with sustainable minimum standards, guaranteed traceability back to cultivation and production, compliance with animal welfare standards
  • Inner drive in 2022
    • Critical raw materials defined, analysed and first measures initiated, including for palm oil and fish & seafood

SDGs

FAIRERHANDEL
We are committed to respecting human rights and fair working conditions

FAIR TRADE FOCUSSING ON PEOPLE

We scrutinize processes: the cultivation of raw materials, processing, trade. To combat poverty and ensure appropriate manufacturing conditions, we have been partnering with Fairtrade Max Havelaar since 1992. The Fairtrade label designates sustainably cultivated fair trade products from the global south. Minimum prices enable higher, stable incomes. The Fairtrade premium supports the development and expansion of local infrastructures, health or safety projects, education and training as well as product quality improvements. We also undertake concrete local projects with the aim of increasing wages and incomes to ensure a living wage or income irrespective of the economic situation and subject to certain agricultural conditions. Long-term trade relationships also assure producers they can rely on sales of their goods. Each year, we invest in the expansion of our Fairtrade range and prioritize fairly produced products.
  • Target 1 95% of our own-brand suppliers with production in risk countries have a valid social standard audit report or certificate, of which 90% are rated good.
    Target attainment: in %, baseline value 2021
    Accepted standards: amfori BSCI, SA8000, ETI/Sedex/SMETA, RBA, ICTI, RJC, FWF, TfS, ICS, WRAP, IMO Fair for Life, IMO For Life, Fairtrade Standard for Small-scale Producer Organisations, Fairtrade Standard for Hired Labour

    Comments: In 2022, 85% of our own-label brand suppliers with production facilities in risk countries were able to provide evidence of a valid social standards audit or certificate. This means we have already achieved the target for 2023 and are on track. Of the audits or certificates presented to us, 97.9% were rated good.

    In 2022 sales of goods sourced from BSCI-compliant supplier businesses with production locations in risk countries totalled 361 million Swiss francs.
 
  • Target 2 We are increasing sales of fair trade products in the food sector (including flowers) to CHF 800 million.
    Target attainment: in CHF m, baseline value 2021
    Accepted standards: Fairtrade Max Havelaar, UTZ/Rainforest Alliance


    Comments: In 2022 we have exceeded our target for our Fairtrade range and are the world’s largest supplier of Fairtrade-certified products.
 
  • Measures
    • Code of Conduct: prohibits any form of exploitation, extortion, bribery or corruption
    • Mission Statement: clear stance on human rights and protecting the environment
    • Long-lasting business relationships with Swiss service providers and producers
    • Implementation of specific living income and living wage projects in the production countries
    • Addition of more Fairtrade products and Fairtrade Sourced Ingredients (FSI) to the range
  • Inner drive in 2022
    • Adoption of living income/living wage strategy to 2030
    • Successful completion of the first living wage project in Swiss retail for banana-growing in the Dominican Republic
    • Launch of new living income and living wage projects in the production countries
  • Target 1 90% of our own-brand suppliers with production in risk countries have a valid social standard audit report or certificate, of which 85% are rated good.
    Target attainment: in %, baseline value 2021

    Note: The data available for the 2022 financial year exclude Bell Food Group AG and the Coop bakeries. The missing key figures are being obtained and will be disclosed from the 2023 reporting year onwards.

    Comments: In 2022, 77% of our own-label brand suppliers with production facilities in risk countries were able to provide evidence of a valid social standards audit or certificate. In 2022 we therefore achieved our target. Of the audits or certificates presented to us, 100% were rated good.

    In 2022 sales of goods sourced from BSCI-compliant supplier businesses with production locations in risk countries totalled 39.1 million Swiss francs.
 
  • Target 2 We are increasing sales of fair trade products to CHF 210 million.
    Target attainment: in CHF m, baseline value 2021
    Accepted standards: Fairtrade Max Havelaar, Fair Trade USA, IMO Fair for Life, gebana, claro fair trade, GEPA Fair+, UTZ/Rainforest Alliance


    Comments: We have not met our target for our Fairtrade range and are continuing to expand the range.
 
  • Measures
    • Mission Statement: clear stance on human rights and protecting the environment
    • Steadily increasing the use of fairly produced and traded raw materials and products with social added value
  • Target 85% of our own-brand suppliers with production in risk countries have a valid social standard audit report or certificate, of which 80% are rated good.
    Target attainment: in %, estimated baseline value

 
  • Comments We exceeded the target for 2024 early, in 2022, as 55.8% of our own-label brand suppliers with production facilities in risk countries can provide evidence of a valid social standard audit or certificate. Of those, 94.2% are rated good.

    In 2022 sales of goods sourced from BSCI-compliant supplier businesses with production locations in risk countries totalled 45.8 million Swiss francs.
  • Measures

SDGs

ROH-STOFFE
We apply sustainability standards in the procurement of raw materials

FOCUS ON RAW MATERIALS

Together with our stakeholders, we have identified the critical raw materials in our purchasing, and the biggest environmental and social challenges encountered in their production. It is our aim to consistently implement sustainable minimum standards in cultivation and production for all critical raw materials, and so minimize our negative impact. We focus on countries of origin where there is an increased risk of violations of social and environmental standards.
 
  • Target We implement minimum sustainability standards for 100% of the critical raw materials used in our own-label brands, excluding meat, milk and eggs (see separate animal welfare target).
    Target attainment: in %, baseline value 2021
    Accepted standards: information about the accepted standards for each raw material is in the Raw materials roadmap

 
  • Note The data available for the 2022 financial year exclude Jumbo. The key figures are being obtained and will be disclosed from the 2023 reporting year onwards.
  • Comments In 2022, we achieved our target of 77.2% for the implementation of sustainable minimum standards for critical raw materials used in our own brands (excluding meat, milk and eggs) and are continuing to work on the expansion. In 2022, data was collected for the first time on the four new critical raw materials: coconut, almonds, cashews and tea.

    The share is calculated on the basis of the weighted results of the individual business units according to turnover shares in 2019.

    More information: Policy Paper on Critical Raw Materials
  • Measures
    • Systematic implementation of sustainability standards for critical raw materials in cultivation and production. See the Raw materials roadmap for more information
      More information: see the Raw materials roadmap
    • WWF review and approval of our targets for critical raw materials
    • Fair, long-term and trusting business relationships
    • Commitment to the development and refinement of sustainable minimum standards through active involvement in appropriate bodies.
    • Long-standing partnerships with the WWF, Max Havelaar and Bio Suisse
    • Guideline on Sustainable Sourcing: binding for 100% of our suppliers of own-label and branded items
    • Mission Statement: clear stance on human rights and protecting the environment
  • Inner drive in 2022
    • Action 406: building up a transparent organic palm oil supply chain in direct partnership with small farmers in Ivory Coast
    • 4 new critical raw materials: data collected on coconut, almonds, cashews and tea for the first time
 
  • Target We implement minimum sustainability standards for 90% of the critical raw materials used, excluding meat, milk and eggs (see separate animal welfare target). Target attainment: in %, baseline value 2021
    Target attainment: in %, baseline value 2021
    Accepted standards: information about the accepted standards for each raw material is in the Raw materials roadmap

  • Comments At 79.7%, we achieved our target in 2022 for implementing sustainable minimum standards for critical raw materials used in our own-label brands (except meat, milk and eggs), and are on track. Data for four new critical raw materials, coconut, almonds, cashews and tea, were collected for the first time in 2022.

    The share is calculated on the basis of the weighted results of the individual business units according to turnover shares in 2019.

    More information: Policy Paper on Critical Raw Materials
  • Measures
    • Systematic implementation of sustainability standards for critical raw materials in cultivation and production. See the Raw materials roadmap for more information
      More information: see the Raw materials roadmap
    • Cultivating direct business relationships with producers and long-term partnerships with suppliers
    • Mission Statement: clear stance on human rights and protecting the environment
  • Inner drive in 2022
    • HALBA – New Fund project: organic hazelnuts from North Macedonia
    • HALBA – Founding of the SCOOPS COCOBIO small farmers’ cooperative for coconut on the Ivory Coast
    • 4 new critical raw materials: for the first time, data collected on coconut, almonds, cashews and tea
 
  • Target We implement minimum sustainability standards for 75% of the critical raw materials used in our own-label brands, excluding meat, milk and eggs (see separate animal welfare target).
    Target attainment: in %, estimated baseline value
    Accepted standards: Information about the accepted standards for each raw material is in the Raw materials roadmap

  • Comments We achieved the target for 2023 early, in 2022, and are on track. 27.7% of the critical raw materials used in our own-label brands (excluding meat, milk and eggs) meet a sustainable minimum standard.

    The share is calculated on the basis of the weighted results of the individual business units according to turnover shares in 2019.

    More information: Policy on Critical Raw Materials
  • Measures
    • Systematic implementation of sustainability standards for critical raw materials in cultivation and production
      More informationen see the Raw materials roadmap
    • Fair, long-term and trusting business relationships
    • Mission Statement: clear stance on human rights and protecting the environments

SDGs

RESSOUR-CEN
We promote the
reduced consumption
of resources in our product ranges

PROTECTING RESOURCES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

We are committed to limiting our environmental footprint as much as possible at all stages of our supply chains – from raw material extraction to processing, trading, consumption, reuse and disposal. An economy embedded in natural material cycles with minimum resource consumption, whose development is not at the expense of other regions or future generations, contributes to resource conservation. To promote sales of sustainable products, we pursue the overriding objective of steadily increasing our sustainability sales year on year and offering the widest sustainable range.
  • Target 1 We are increasing sales of sustainable products to over CHF 6 billion.
    Target attainment: in CHF m, baseline value 2021


    Comments: We achieved our target in 2022 and generated total sales of around 5 billion Swiss francs from own-label sustainability brands in the food segment. This puts us on track.


  • Target 2 We are increasing sales of sustainable products in the non-food segment to CHF 700 million.
    Target attainment: in CHF m, baseline value 2021

 

Comments: A great success: in 2022 we achieved sales of environmentally friendly products totalling 861.2 million Swiss francs in the non-food segment, already exceeding the target for 2026.
More information: natural resources

  • Measures
    • Adoption of supplementary process targets with the WWF in the areas of water, biodiversity and critical raw materials
    • Delivery of projects funded by the Coop Sustainability Fund that contribute to preservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of water
    • Promotion of water and soil standards for the cultivation of critical raw materials.
      More information: Raw materials roadmap
  • Inner drive in 2022
    • Introduction of paperless payslips, reducing the number of payslips physically generated and sent by 20 050 each month
    • Introduction of paperless employment contract preparation
  • Target We are increasing sales of sustainable products to over CHF 1.5 billion.
    Target attainment: in CHF m, baseline value 2021

 
  • Comments A great success: in 2022 we achieved sales of sustainable own-label brands of around 1.43 billion Swiss francs in the food segment, already exceeding our target for 2026.
    More information: natural resources
  • Measures
    • Promotion of water and soil standards for the cultivation of critical raw materials.
      More Information: Raw materials roadmap
  • Inner drive in 2022
    • BELL SWITZERLAND: supporting the start-up Yasai, which grows fresh herbs through vertical farming
  • Target We are increasing sales of sustainable products to over CHF 480 million.
    Target attainment: in CHF m, baseline value 2021

 
  • Comments A great success: in 2022 we achieved total sales of sustainable own-label brands of 869.5 billion Swiss francs in the food segment, already exceeding the target for 2026.
    More information: natural resources
  • Measures
    • Promotion of water and soil standards for the cultivation of critical raw materials.
      More Information: Raw materials roadmap
  • Inner drive in 2022
    • TG AUSTRIA: promoting and increasing sales of sustainable products

SDGs

ENT-WALDUNG
We ensure that our supply chains are free
of deforestation and conversion risks

COMBATING DEFORESTATION AND CONVERSION

We are committed to ensuring that our supply chains are free of deforestation and conversion risks. As product groups, meat, coffee, cocoa, palm oil, soya and wood make up a large proportion of our ranges and are a major component of our supply chains. Given the increased risk of deforestation of tropical rain forests and conversion of biodiverse ecosystems in the countries of origin for these raw materials, we pay particular attention to these six raw materials with regard to deforestation and conversion. We also class them as critical raw materials, which means we take a holistic approach to dealing with them. Our targets are based on the WWF-Bericht Imported Deforestation, the Accountability Framework Initiative (AFi) and Coop’s own risk assessment of our supply chains.
  • Target We ensure that 100% of the critical raw materials used in our own-label brands with a high risk of deforestation (soya, palm oil, coffee, cocoa, meat, wood and paper) come from sources free of deforestation and conversion.
    Target attainment: in %, estimated baseline value
    Criteria to be met: Policy Paper on Deforestation and Conversion


   
  • Note The data available for the 2022 financial year exclude Jumbo. The key figures are being obtained and will be disclosed from the 2023 reporting year onwards.
  • Comments In 2022, we achieved our target for implementing zero-deforestation and zero-transformation supply chain criteria for critical raw materials used with high deforestation risk, and we continue to work towards this goal.

    The share is calculated on the basis of the weighted results of the individual business units according to turnover shares in 2019.

    More information: Policy Paperon Deforestation and Conversion, Policy Paper on Pesticide Use
  • Measures
    • Systematic implementation of sustainability standards for critical raw materials in cultivation and production.
      More Information: Raw materials roadmap
    • Delivery of concrete projects locally, in direct partnership with farmers and their organizations
    • Systematically ascertaining the proportion of business partners with publicly visible voluntary commitments to deforestation and conversion-free supply chains
    • Guideline on Sustainable Sourcing, Guideline on Palm Oil and Guideline on Wood and Paper Products: binding for 100% of our suppliers of own-label and branded items
    • Development of, and collaboration with industry organization
    • Peat exit plan to protect moors
  • Target We ensure that 85% of the critical raw materials used, with a high risk of deforestation (soya, palm oil, coffee, cocoa, meat, wood and paper), come from sources free of deforestation and conversion.
    Target attainment: in %, estimated baseline value
    Criteria to be met: Policy Paper on Deforestation and Conversion

 
  • Comments A great success: in 2022 86.5% of the critical raw materials used that could encourage deforestation originated from deforestation and conversion-free sources, already exceeding the target for 2025.

    The share is calculated on the basis of the weighted results of the individual business units according to turnover shares in 2019.

    More information: Policy Paper on Deforestation and Conversion, Policy Paper on Pesticide Use
  • Measures
    • Systematic implementation of sustainability standards for critical raw materials in cultivation and production.
      More information: Raw materials roadmap
    • Systematically ascertaining the proportion of business partners with publicly visible voluntary commitments to deforestation and conversion-free supply chains
    • Guideline on Sustainable Sourcing, Guideline on Palm Oil and Guideline on Wood and Paper Products: binding for 100% of our suppliers of own-label and branded items
  • Inner drive in 2022
    • COOP BAKERIES: the SCOOPS PROPALO palm oil cooperative in Ivory Coast certified by Bio Suisse
    • HALBA – Fund project: FINCA project for cocoa farming in Ecuador with dynamic agroforestry, CO2-offsetting along the supply chain, and promotion of young farmers
  • Target We ensure that 85% of the critical raw materials used in our own-label brands with a high risk of deforestation (soya, palm oil, coffee, cocoa, meat, wood and paper) come from sources free of deforestation and conversion.
    Target attainment: in %, estimated baseline value
    Criteria to be met: Policy Paper on Deforestation and Conversion

  • Comments We exceeded the target for 2023 in 2022 and are on track. In 2022, 40.1% of the critical raw materials used that could encourage deforestation originated from deforestation- and conversion-free sources.

    The share is calculated on the basis of the weighted results of the individual business units according to turnover shares in 2019.

    More Information: Policy Paper on Deforestation and Conversion, Policy Paper on Pesticide
  • Measures
    • Systematic implementation of sustainability standards for critical raw materials in cultivation and production.
      More information: Raw materials roadmap
    • Systematically ascertaining the proportion of business partners with publicly visible voluntary commitments to deforestation and conversion-free supply chains
  • Inner drive in 2022
    • TG GERMANY: RSPO-segregated certification for over 50% of palm oil non-food products

SDGs

BIO-DIVERSITÄT
We are committed to preserving biodiversity along our supply chains

WORKING FOR BIODIVERSITY

The greater the biodiversity within an ecosystem, the better nature is able to adapt to changing environmental conditions. Biodiversity is essential to the life, survival and development of all living things. Since it is declining, the issue of biodiversity is becoming increasingly relevant. To protect nature, prevent damage to the natural ecosystems and counteract the attendant challenges of the future, we have enshrined the issue of biodiversity in our strategy and, by promoting organic farming, are committed to preserving biodiversity through projects and as part of our cooperation with the WWF.
  • Target We adopt specific measures and implement concrete projects for this key issue. In 2023 we are carrying out a risk analysis of the entire range for biodiversity risks and are identifying hotspots. This will provide the basis for setting quantitative targets for retail, as part of our partnership with the WWF. In the long term, in the next target period from 2027 onwards we aspire to set quantitative targets for the whole Coop Group, thereby committing to the Science Based Target for Nature (SBTN).
    More information: Policy Paperon Biodiversity, Policy Paper on Due Diligence

  • Measures
    • Promotion of organic farming
    • Adoption of process targets with the WWF in the area of biodiversity
    • Ongoing analysis of the raw materials we source and of our products for biodiversity risk
    • Delivery of projects funded by the Coop Sustainability Fund that contribute to preserving biodiversity
    • Biodiversity-friendly products in our ranges, such as Pro Specie Rara, IP-SUISSE and Hochstamm Suisse
  • Inner drive in 2022
    • Start of phased switch to IP-SUISSE stone fruit
    • Signature of statement of intent to reduce peat in the production of, and trade in vegetables and kitchen herbs as well as their seedlings
    • Fund project: redesigning green space at the head office and implementing a landscape concept to promote biodiversity
  • Target We adopt specific measures and implement concrete projects for this key issue. In the long term, in the next target period from 2027 onwards we aspire to set quantitative targets for the whole Coop Group, thereby committing to the Science Based Target for Nature (SBTN).
    More information: Policy Paper on Biodiversity, Policy Paper on Due Diligence

  • Measures
    • Promotion of organic farming
    • Planned in future: analysis of the raw materials we source and of our products for biodiversity risk
  • Inner drive in 2022
    • Evaluation of winegrowing and crop cultivation project
  • Target We adopt specific measures and implement concrete projects for this key issue. In the long term, in the next target period from 2027 onwards we aspire to set quantitative targets for the whole Coop Group, thereby committing to the Science Based Target for Nature (SBTN).
    More information: Policy Paper on Biodiversity, Policy Paper on Due Diligence

  • Measures
    • Promotion of organic farming through our organic own-label brands
    • Planned in future: analysis of the raw materials we source and of our products for biodiversity risks

SDGs

BIO
We promote organic farming

UNCOMPROMISINGLY ORGANIC

Organic agriculture is considerate of people, animals and nature. By relying on robust varieties, varied crop rotation and dispensing with chemical-synthetic pesticides, growth regulators and hormones, as well as protecting the climate organic farming helps preserve biodiversity and soil fertility. Smaller numbers, more space in the barn and access to the outdoors increase animal welfare. Therefore, we keep expanding our organic range every year, with the aim of promoting organic cultivation, encouraging consumers to make more environmentally conscious decisions and, through environmentally friendly production, protecting our natural resources – the soil, water and air.
  • Target We are increasing sales of organic products in the food sector to CHF 2.1 billion.
    Target attainment: in CHF m, baseline value 2021
    Accepted standards: Bio Suisse Bud, Bio Bud, Bud auxiliaries, EU organic logo, Demeter

 
  • Comments We achieved our target in 2022 and generated total sales of 1.69 billion Swiss francs. To meet the strong demand for high-quality organic products, we further expanded our range and further increased our organic sales.
  • Measures
    • WWF review and approval of our target for organic products
    • Constant expansion of the organic and Demeter range
    • Active marketing of our own-label organic brands Naturaplan and Naturaline
    • Collaboration and purchasing projects with the Research Institute for Organic Agriculture (FiBL)
    • Strategic partnership with Bio Suisse since 1993
  • Inner drive in 2022
    • Fund projects: successful partnership with Sativa and GZPK – the ongoing projects help ensure the long-term competitiveness of seeds in organic farming
    • Fund project: supporting the “Organic Europe Youth Event” as a Platinum sponsor to promote young talents in the organic sector
  • Target We are increasing sales of organic products to CHF 530 million.
    Target attainment: in CHF m, baseline value 2021
    Accepted standards: Bio Bud, Bio Suisse Bud, Bud auxiliaries, Demeter, EU organic logo

 
  • Comments A great success: in 2022 we achieved total sales of 512.3 million Swiss francs from organic products, already exceeding the target for 2026.
  • Measures
    • Ongoing switch to, and greater use of organically produced raw materials
    • Promotion of organic agriculture through various Fund projects and actions
  • Inner drive in 2022
    • HALBA – Fund project: “Sustainable Mangos and Cashews” in partnership with gebana
    • REISMÜHLE NUTREX: growth in organic sales
  • Target We are increasing sales of organic products in the food sector to CHF 200 million.
    Target attainment: in CHF m, baseline value 2021
    Accepted standards: Bio Suisse Bud, Bio Bud, Bud auxiliaries, EU organic logo, Bioland, Naturland, AMA Biosiegel Herkunft Österreich and Demeter

 
  • Comments We exceeded the target for 2024 in 2022 and are on track. Our organic sales in 2022 came to 156.5 million Swiss francs.
  • Measures
    • Ongoing expansion of our range of organic products
    • Promotion and expansion of our Natura own-label organic brand with country-specific and international products
  • Inner drive in 2022
    • TG GERMANY – New Fund project: “Bio Möglichmacher:innen” (“Organic Enablers”, project to promote organic farming)
    • TG AUSTRIA: growth in organic sales

SDGs

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WASSER-NUTZUNG
We reduce our water footprint in our supply chains

REDUCING WATER IN CROP CULTIVATION

As an international company, we bear responsibility for protecting natural resources. Due to the increasingly transnational complexity of supply chains in the food and textile industries, our product ranges include some products that may be associated with a high level of water stress in their countries of origin. To ensure the sustainable use of limited fresh-water resources in our supply chains, we are tackling the issue throughout the Coop Group. In our three business areas, we require the fulfilment of a water standard in the production of all fresh and processed fruit and vegetables originating from water-critical catchment areas. In retailing these requirements also apply to the purchase of flowers and plants. In the case of cotton, we rely on sustainably certified organic cotton that meets the additional water-management requirements of Bio Suisse.
  • Target
    We adopt specific measures and implement concrete projects for this key issue. We want to ensure right now that water is used sparingly in the cultivation of our fruit and vegetables, both fresh and processed, as well as flowers and plants. Therefore, we have set ourselves targets for the implementation of water and soil standards that have been reviewed and approved by the WWF. See the Raw materials roadmap for more information. In 2022 we carried out a risk analysis of the entire range for water risks and identified hotspots, as a basis for measures in 2023. In the long term, in the next target period from 2027 onwards we aspire to set quantitative targets for the whole Coop Group, thereby committing to the Science Based Target for Nature (SBTN).

    More information: Policy Paper on Water


  • Measures
    • Delivery of projects funded by the Coop Sustainability Fund that contribute to sustainable water use
    • Pesticide Guideline: guideline with its own blacklist for pesticide use binding on 100% of our own-label brand suppliers
    • Support for regional projects to tackle water and climate problems, as a member of the “Swiss Water and Climate Forum”
  • Inner drive in 2022
    • Hotspot analysis of ranges implemented, covering products originating from water stressed areas
    • Quantitative targets adopted with the WWF for Retail
  • Target We adopt specific measures and implement concrete projects for this key issue. We want to ensure right now that water is used sparingly in the cultivation of our fruit and vegetables, both fresh and processed, as well as flowers and plants. See the Raw materials roadmap.
    More Information: Policy Paper on Water

  • Measures
    • Pesticide Guideline: guideline with its own blacklist for pesticide use binding on 100% of our own-label brand suppliers
    • Consistent implementation of water and soil standards for fresh and processed fruit and vegetables
  • Target We adopt specific measures and implement concrete projects for this key issue. We want to ensure right now that water is used sparingly in the cultivation of our fruit and vegetables, both fresh and processed, as well as flowers and plants. See the Raw materials roadmap.
    More information: Policy Paper on Water

  • Measures
    • Implementation of water and soil standards for fresh and processed fruit and vegetables

SDGs

EMISSIONENIN DERLIEFERKETTE
We reduce our CO2e emissions in our
supply chains

EMISSIONS IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN

Anthropogenic global warming is one of the biggest societal challenges of the coming years. As a global company, we are aware of our responsibility, which is why we are committed to climate action. We want a national and international climate policy that limits the global increase in temperatures to significantly below 2 °C. We are committed to the Federal Council’s net zero targets and revised our climate strategy in 2022. Our group-wide annual reduction paths for greenhouse gas emissions are based on science, in line with the requirements of the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi). Therefore, we are dedicated to reducing both our direct emissions and upstream emissions within our supply chains. We intend to cooperate more with suppliers that have also committed to science-based reduction targets.
  • Target We adopt specific measures and implement concrete projects for this key issue. We ascertained our footprint in 2022 and, based on this, are drawing up reduction plans for 2026 and beyond.
    More information: The Coop Group’s emissions footprint

  • Measures
    • Adoption of process targets with the WWF in the area of supply chain emissions
    • Future collaboration only with strategically important suppliers who set themselves ambitious climate targets and are committed to climate action
    • Offsetting the emissions caused by our imported air freight (which is kept to a minimum), in partnership with the WWF
  • Inner drive in 2022
    • Action 407: pilot project for hydrosalads and tomatoes from greenhouses in Switzerland heated without the use of fossil fuels
    • Fund project: pilot projects to test agrivoltaic units in the cultivation of berries concluded
  • Target We adopt specific measures and implement concrete projects for this key issue. We ascertained our footprint in 2022 and, based on this, are drawing up reduction plans for 2026 and beyond.
    More information: The Coop Group’s emissions footprint

  • Inner drive in 2022
    • BELL SWITZERLAND – new Fund project: reducing methane among cattle from suckler cow husbandry
  • Target We adopt specific measures and implement concrete projects for this key issue. We ascertained our footprint in 2022 and, based on this, are drawing up reduction plans for 2026 and beyond.
    More information: The Coop Group’s emissions footprint

SDGs

BODEN-GESUND-HEIT
We ensure
preservation of
soil health

SOIL HEALTH

Supplying the world’s steadily growing population with the food it needs depends crucially on the quality and fertility of the soils. Soil fertility influences climate change as, after the oceans, soil is the world’s second-largest carbon sink. Furthermore, two thirds of all species live below the surface of the earth, so soil condition has a direct and indirect impact on biodiversity. As an international company, we bear responsibility for protecting natural resources and preserving soil health. We are committed to agriculture that preserves soil fertility, sees soil biodiversity as the basis for life, and maintains equilibrium in natural ecosystems. Therefore, we tackle the issue throughout the Coop Group, by promoting organic agriculture, implementing sustainability standards, and through our guideline on pesticide use.
  • Target We are planning specific measures and projects for this key topic over the next few years.
    More information: Policy Paper on Soil

  • Measures
    • Adoption of process targets with the WWF in the areas of water and biodiversity
    • Promotion of organic agriculture
    • Systematic implementation of sustainable minimum standards for critical raw materials in cultivation and production.
      More information: Raw materials roadmap
    • Analysis of our supply chains by 2026 with regard to high-risk provenance, identifying products from regions with a high risk of soil degradation and defining appropriate measures
    • Pesticide Guideline: guideline with its own blacklist for pesticide use binding on 100% of our own-label brand suppliers
  • Target We are planning specific measures and projects for this key topic over the next few years.
    More information: Policy Paper on Soil

  • Measures
    • Promotion of organic agriculture
    • Systematic implementation of sustainable minimum standards for critical raw materials in cultivation and production.
      More information: Raw materials roadmap
    • Pesticide Guideline: guideline with its own blacklist for pesticide use binding on 100% of our own-label brand suppliers
  • Target We are planning specific measures and projects for this key topic over the next few years.
    More information: Policy Paper on Soil

  • Measures
    • Promotion of organic agriculture
    • Systematic implementation of sustainable minimum standards for critical raw materials in cultivation and production.
      More information: Raw materials roadmap

SDGs

FISCHEREI
We are committed
to combating the overfishing of our oceans and to sustainable fisheries

SUSTAINABLE FISHING AND PROTECTING THE OCEANS

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), 34% of global fish stocks are currently overfished, and a further 60% are on the verge of overfishing. If certain species are missing in the sensitive ocean food chain, the composition of naturally occurring animal and plant species and the equilibrium of marine ecosystems is disrupted, accelerating the loss of marine biodiversity. At the Coop Group, we support sustainable fishing and are committed to scientifically based quotas and carefully managed fishing methods. As a founding member of the WWF Seafood Group, we have our entire range of fish and seafood regularly audited for sustainability by the WWF. We implement sustainability standards in our ranges and, through the Coop Sustainability Fund, promote research into alternative feed in fish farming.
  • Target For 100% of of the fish and seafood used in our own-label brands., we have transparency and traceability along the supply chain.
    Target attainment: in %, estimated baseline value
    Accepted standards: information about the accepted standards is in the Raw materials roadmap

 
  • Comments In 2022 we achieved our target for the implementation of sustainable minimum standards for fish and seafood with 74%, and are on track.

    The share is calculated on the basis of the weighted results of the individual business units according to turnover shares in 2019.

    More information: Policy Paper on Fishing
 
  • Measures
    • Annual review and assessment of the entire fish and seafood range by the WWF
    • WWF review and approval of our target for fish and seafood
    • Guideline on Sustainable Sourcing of Fish and Seafood and animal welfare no-go list: binding for 100% of our suppliers of own-label and branded items
    • Transparency for customers: shopping guide prepared together with the WWF provides a transparent overview of sustainable fish
    • Range ASC and MSC-certified
  • Inner drive in 2022
    • Action 134: In 2022, the sourcing of our organic farmed salmon was extended to Scotland as well as Ireland
    • New Fund project: sourcing project launched for ASC and Bio Suisse-certified shrimps from India
  • Target For 90% of of the fish and seafood used in our own-label brands., we have transparency and traceability along the supply chain.
    Target attainment: in %, estimated baseline value
    Accepted standards: information about the accepted standards is in the Raw materials roadmap

 
  • Comments In 2022 54% of our fish and seafood fulfilled sustainable minimum standards, which is just short of the 62% target.

    The share is calculated on the basis of the weighted results of the individual business units according to turnover shares in 2019.

    More information: Policy Paper on Fishing
 
  • Measures
    • Systematic implementation of sustainability standards for critical raw materials in cultivation and production.
      More information: Raw materials roadmap
    • Annual review and assessment of the entire fish and seafood range by the WWF
  • Target For 75% of of the fish and seafood used in our own-label brands., we have transparency and traceability along the supply chain.
    Target attainment: in %, estimated baseline value
    Accepted standards: information about the accepted standards is in the Raw materials roadmap

    Note: The target for Wholesale was based on the score allocated by the WWF, but has not been reviewed by the WWF. There is no partnership between the Transgourmet Group and the WWF.
 
  • Comments We did not achieve our target in 2022 for implementing sustainable minimum standards for fish and seafood and are continuing to increase the number of standards implemented.

    The share is calculated on the basis of the weighted results of the individual business units according to turnover shares in 2019.

    More information: Policy Paper on Fishing
 
  • Measures
    • Systematic implementation of sustainability standards for critical raw materials in cultivation and production.
      More information: Raw materials roadmap

SDGs

TIER-WOHL
We promote
animal welfare

BETTER ANIMAL WELFARE

Eggs, milk and meat: we, and our customers, want these raw materials to come only from humanely reared animals, so we have firmly enshrined animal welfare in our strategy. Animal welfare refers both to the health and well-being of livestock and their ability to engage in natural behaviours. To ensure humane animal husbandry practices have been followed, we are committed to stringent, recognized animal welfare standards, promote innovative solutions for improving husbandry, and create a distinctive profile through various projects and schemes to promote animal welfare.
  • Target 90% of the animal raw materials used in our own-label brands are produced according to an animal welfare value-added standard.
    Target attainment: in %, estimated baseline value
    Accepted standards: animal welfare matrix

  • Comments At 60.1%, we did not achieve our target in 2022 for implementing enhanced animal welfare standards and are continuing to work on this.

    The share is calculated on the basis of the weighted results of the individual business units according to turnover shares in 2019.

    More information: Raw materials roadmap
 
  • Measures
    • Animal welfare no-go list: binding for 100% of our suppliers of own-label and branded items
  • Inner drive in 2022
    • New Fund project: launch of a project to utilize organically reared old hens
    • New Fund project: launch of a project for slaughter according to the most rigorous animal welfare practices
    • Fund project: renewal of a purchasing project for Bio Suisse-certified buffalo mozzarella
  • Target 1 60% of the animal raw materials used in our production facilities in Switzerland are produced according to an animal welfare value-added standard.
    Target attainment: in %, estimated baseline value
    Accepted standards: animal welfare matrix

    Comments: We exceeded the target for 2024 in 2022 and are on track. In 2022 53% of raw materials of animal origin used in our production facilities in Switzerland originated from animal-friendly production methods.

    The share is calculated on the basis of the weighted results of the individual business units according to turnover shares in 2019.

    More information: Raw materials roadmap
  • Target 2 22% of the animal raw materials used in our production facilities abroad are produced according to an animal welfare value-added standard.
    Target attainment: in %, estimated baseline value
    Accepted standards: animal welfare matrix

    Comments: A great success: we exceeded the target for 2025 early, in 2022. In 2022, 21.1% of raw materials of animal origin used in our production facilities abroad originated from animal-friendly production methods.

    The share is calculated on the basis of the weighted results of the individual business units according to turnover shares in 2019.

    More information: Raw materials roadmap
  • Measures
    • Animal welfare no-go list: binding for 100% of our suppliers of own-label and branded items
  • Inner drive in 2022
    • BELL SCHWEIZ – Fund project on the stockmanship method
  • Target 45% of the animal raw materials used in our own-label brands are produced according to an animal welfare value-added standard.
    Target attainment: in %, estimated baseline value
    Accepted standards: animal welfare matrix

  • Comments We exceeded the target for 2023 in 2022 and are on track. In 2022 19.3% of raw materials of animal origin used in our own-label brands originated from animal-friendly production methods.

    The share is calculated on the basis of the weighted results of the individual business units according to turnover shares in 2019.

  • Measures
    • Animal welfare no-go list: binding for 100% of our suppliers of own-label and branded items
  • Inner drive in 2022
    • TG AUSTRIA: early removal of frogs’ legs from the range

SDGs