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Since 2019, Lidl Hellas has been actively taking care of the environment, suppliers and people. We were the first to withdraw disposable plastics from our stores. We aim by 2025 to reduce the use of plastic by 20% and the maximum possible recyclability for 100% of the packaging of private label products. Raw analysis research is conducted on raw materials and we focus on their certification and sustainability. We set goals for cocoa, tea, coffee, cellulose, fish, fruits, vegetables, flowers and plants. We ask for certificates.We set specific goals and publish Position Analyzes with which we are committed to adhering to our positions. Balanced nutrition.

We continuously reduce the content of acrylamide, the migration of hydrocarbon mineral oils (MOSH / MOAH) in the food from the packages and we minimize the penetration of the Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids and the Tropane Alkaloids due to their compounds and zirconium. Regarding Fruits & Vegetables, Lidl Hellas accepts the residue of active ingredients up to one third of the upper legal limit.Stricter limits mean greater security. Based on the scientific findings, we aim to reduce the salt and sugar content and the amount of saturated fatty acids, with a goal of 20% less sugar and salt by 2025.
 

We work with government authorities, other companies, suppliers, international organizations, initiatives and civil society organizations to build a better future together. To design better products. Through the configuration of our range we support the efforts of recognized certification standards such as Fairtrade, UTZ, Bio or Rainforest Alliance and we offer respectively certified products that bear the corresponding marks.We pay special attention to products of animal origin (meat, dairy, eggs, fish) by supporting certification standards, such as MSC, BIO and ASC. As for the Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers and Plants, we trade all have the certification GLOBAL G.A.P., Fairtrade or the Dutch Milieu Project Sierteel.
 

The Department of Corporate Social Responsibility of the Purchasing Department is the starting point of LIDL Hellas' significant effort for a future with sustainable products.

As you know, we were the first to withdraw disposable plastics from our stores. The sustainable development of the company is inextricably linked to the sustainable development of the country and the heart of the development of sustainable products beats in the market segment.
The department is responsible for the effective surveillance and further development of over 50 KPIs, with targets around plastic, raw materials, product supply chain. Our vision is to create the most sustainable range of products with the best prices. Our mission is to buy sustainable products.
The specialized processing and preparation of communication material is done either in collaboration with the Buyers, or with autonomous communication with internal and external bodies (Stakeholders) including NGOs, industry initiatives and control institutes. In collaboration with the Communication and Corporate Responsibility department and the Marketing Department, communication material is created which travels in all directions through the communication channels of Lidl Hellas. The brochure, Social Media and the media.