UK | Lidl GB has announced its membership in the United Nations (UN) Global Compact initiative.
This is a voluntary initiative to develop, implement, and disclose responsible business practices.
As a further demonstration of Lidl GB’s commitment to sustainability, the supermarket will now formally align its reporting governance, operations and strategies with the compact’s ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption, helping to drive forward the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Lidl GB colleagues will also gain access to the UN Global Compact Academy, offering free learning modules on a range of topics to drive engagement and awareness across the business.
Launched in 2000, the UN Global Compact is the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative. It includes more than 20,000 companies based in over 160 countries, and more than 60 Global Compact Networks.
As the first UK discounter to join the initiative, Lidl GB is demonstrating its commitment to taking responsible business action to create a more sustainable future.
"At Lidl GB, we believe that access to health and sustainability should be a right, not a luxury. By joining the UN Global Compact, we are committing to democratising sustainable practices across our business,” said Matt Juden, Head of Sustainability at Lidl GB.
“We aren't just here to broadcast our progress; we are here to collectively solve some of the biggest issues facing society. This membership allows us to work alongside global peers to engineer waste out of the supply chain and secure a resilient future.”
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