Sustainability at SuperValu

SuperValu is committed to making a real difference to people’s lives every day and creating a positive impact on our communities and on the planet, while making it easy for our customers to do the same.

Environment Sustainable packaging

Already achieved

• First to introduce compostable produce bag• First to introduce reusable compostable shopping bag • First nationwide retail brand to introduce 100% compostable coffee

cups and lids through its Frank and Honest gourmet coffee range• Introduced 100,000 compostable salad bowls to our front of store

salad range• We removed an enormous 84 tonne of black unrecyclable plastic

from produce in the last year • We have removed 34 tonnes unrecycled black plastic trays from

circulation from our ready meals and replaced with a recyclable alternative

• We have removed 47 tonnes of black plastic annually from our SuperQuinn Sausages by switching to detectable recyclable packaging

• Working with partners to introduce innovative reuse, low plastic and plastic free packaging solutions

On track with our commitment

• We will remove unrecyclable black plastic in our core ranges by 2022 • We support over 300 Food Academy suppliers to become more

sustainable through our dedicated eLearning module • We will remove 2.5m virgin plastic shopping bags and replace with

compostable in 2021 • We continue to increase our loose produce offering and encourage

customers to switch from packaged alternatives• We are working with packaging experts to find the most sustainable

solutions while protecting and preserving our food • We are working with all our suppliers to ensure they are providing our

customers with the most sustainable packaging• We continue to source and make available the most sustainable

packaging and food solutions to our customers • We are trialling our refill solution with a view to rolling it out according

to consumer feedback and food safety

Commitments:

Sustainable Packaging 100% of own-brand, fresh produce & in-store packaging will be recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025

Carbon Reduction Reduce our carbon emissions to be net zero carbon by 2050

Environment Carbon reduction

Already achieved

• Reduced the energy consumption of our stores by 20% since 2015 when compared to 2014 levels

- Replaced 40,860 light fittings with LED fittings - Replaced 1,226 fridges with energy saving units with doors. - Fitted 5,000 Solar PV Panels to the roofs of 15 stores - Enough energy saved to power 22,890 homes in Ireland for a year• Green Refrigeration running on environmentally friendly gasses

in 30 stores • 50% of stores running on green electricity generated from

renewable resources• Rapid EV chargers on trial • We achieved Zero Waste to Landfill and we are working hard to

maintain this • In conjunction with the SEAI we have carried out over €1.2M worth

of energy upgrade works in over 75 community buildings throughout Ireland since 2014

On track with our commitment

Further reduce Carbon by 3% every year until 2050

By 2025: • All stores will be equipped with LED Lighting by 2025• All stores in the estate will run on Green electricity• Majority of stores will have installed energy saving doors to

refrigeration cabinets• Solar PV Panels will be fitted to the roofs of 50 stores• Half our stores will be equipped with Green refrigeration systems

running on eco friendly gasses• Rapid electric car charges to 120 stores • From 2020 onwards light fittings made from recycled materials

such as old CDs and are fully recyclable• Reduce fleet emissions by 1.5% year on year

Carbon Reduction:

Reduce our carbon emissions to reach net zero carbon by 2050

SourcingCommitments:

Irish and Local SuperValu will remain the largest supporter of the Irish Food Industry

Sourcing Responsibly SuperValu as signatories to the UN Global Compact, is committed to sourcing sustainably and ethically

Eco Friendly rangeSuperValu is committed to providing the largest range of eco and plant-based products

Irish and local

Already achieved

• 75% of all our goods are sourced in Ireland • SuperValu has a long-standing commitment to Irish farmers and 100% of

our SuperValu branded meat and poultry is Irish • 100% of our Fresh meat is Irish and Bord Bia approved • We sell more SuperValu branded fresh Irish meat than any other

grocery retailer to consumers across Ireland actively promoting great taste and quality

• We employ over 200 qualified butchers in-store nationwide • Largest small food producer enterprise programme in Ireland, Food

Academy, generating €27m for our producer members• Established Beef quality guidance to aid our beef farmers to produce

more sustainably• Largest promoters of Irish suppliers through our investment in

marketing, packaging and promotion • Committed to the promotion of Irish Businesses though our partnership

with Guaranteed Irish and Bord Bia

On track with our commitment

• Continue to ensure that 75% of all our goods are sourced in Ireland • Continue to ensure 100% of our SuperValu branded fresh meat is Irish

and Bord Bia approved • Grow our Irish producer enterprise programme, Food Academy, by an

additional 40 suppliers • Develop new lamb producer guidelines in addition to our beef producer

guidelines which aids our beef and lamb farmers to produce more sustainably

• Promote 1,800 Irish suppliers and product through our marketing and communications channels

• Promote quality credentials of Irish and local suppliers through our packaging, distribution and retail network

• Collaborate with government agencies, Bord Bia and Origin Green to ensure that 100% of our SuperValu branded Irish meat, dairy and eggs are always in compliance with the highest standards of animal welfare

Sourcing Sourcing responsibly

Commitments

• As signatories to the UN Global Compact, we are committed to sourcing sustainably and ethically and to the fair treatment of workers within our supply chain

• We ensure that Animal Welfare is protected in our supply chain. We collaborate with government agencies, Bord Bia and Origin Green to ensure that 100% of our SuperValu branded Irish meat, dairy and eggs are always in compliance with the highest standards of animal welfare

• To further improve knowledge and standards we have partnered with Global Expert Dr Temple Grandin of Colorado State University, to help our suppliers improve the welfare of animals

• SuperValu only accepts palm oil in our Own Brand products that is certified as sustainably produced

• All of our Fruit and Veg Suppliers are Bord Bia (Ireland) or Global GAP (international) approved

Sourcing Responsibly:

SuperValu as signatories to the UN Global Compact, is committed to sourcing sustainably and ethically

CommunityCommitments:

1. We will continue to positively contribute to the communities we operate in locally ensuring they are more sustainable, inclusive and better places to live

2. We will support and invest in the SuperValu TidyTowns committees in every community in Ireland, this will ensure they continue to positively impact climate change

3. We will continue to support the GAA in the promotion and development of GAA nationally and locally

4. Together with our retailers we will invest in the development of thriving local communities by supporting and investing in local clubs and charities

5. We will work with like-minded organisations such as AsIAm to promote inclusion for all in our communities

Already achieved

• We employ over 15,000 people around the country• Over the last 30 Years SuperValu has invested over €55 Million in

the support of two of Ireland’s best loved competitions SuperValu TidyTowns and the GAA Football Senior All-Ireland Championship

• SuperValu TidyTowns is Ireland’s largest community climate change initiative. As proud sponsors of SuperValu TidyTowns since 1990, we actively participate both locally and nationally each year to ensure the continued success of the competition and its committees

- The Number of participating committees in the competition has grown from 616 in 1990 to 924 in 2020

- Our 220 SuperValu stores work each year with their local committees to make Irish towns and villages more sustainable places to live

- The TidyTowns competition allows us to connect with members of our communities around one common purpose; making our towns and villages better places to work, live and play

• The GAA Football All Ireland Championship is one of Irelands best loved, participated in and watched sporting competitions. It is a core part of our Irish Heritage. SuperValu has been Proud Sponsors of the GAA Football All Ireland Championship since 2010. We are also committed to the promotion of women’s sport via our Sponsorship of the Cork Ladies LGFA and via the sponsorship of local underage development

SuperValu has been committed to supporting the local communities in which we operate for over 40 Years and this commitment will continue to grow year on year. Nationally we are proud to support two of Ireland’s best loved competitions SuperValu TidyTowns and the GAA Football Senior All-Ireland Championship. We believe in inclusive communities and work closely with AsIAm to make our stores, towns and villages more Autism Friendly.

Community Already achieved...

• Local SuperValu retailers are proud members of their local communities and each year invest over €3m in sponsorship of local clubs and organisations

- Donated over 150,000 footballs to local GAA clubs over the past 4 years

- 495 clubs received GAA sports equipment in the last year - SuperValu Stores connected with over 500 GAA Clubs and

3,000 Volunteers to deliver groceries to the most vulnerable in their communities during the pandemic

- Local stores support thousands of local charity fundraising events each year with initiatives such as Bag Packing, Instore Collections and food appeals

• Working in partnership with AsIAm, Ireland’s leading Autism Charity, we are committed to making our stores, towns and villages more inclusive for the autism community;

- Over 100 SuperValu stores have been designated as Autism Friendly Stores

- Working in partnership with AsIAm supported Clonakilty, Co Cork to be designated as Ireland’s first Autism Friendly Town

- 10 more towns in Ireland are currently being supported by SuperValu and AsIAm on their Autism Friendly Journeys

- SuperValu has delivered Autism Awareness Month campaigns to increase awareness and understanding of Autism

Future Commitments

SuperValu TidyTowns SuperValu will continue to work in partnership with the Department of Community and Rural Development to ensure that the SuperValu TidyTowns competition continues to positively impact the sustainability of local communities • We will continue to invest and promote the SuperValu TidyTowns

Competition• Support the over 900 Committees to make a positive impact on

their communities nationally and locally • Increase number of Volunteers who support the local committees

by 10%

Community Future Commitments

SuperValu TidyTowns continued• Ensure the competition continues to evolve and remain relevant

by rewarding more sustainable activities around plastic and carbon reduction, recycling & biodiversity

• Monitor and report on the positive impact committees are having on their local areas via plastic and carbon reduction, recycling & biodiversity

GAA SuperValu will continue to work in partnership with the GAA to promote the Senior Mens Football Championship nationally and to support the development and growth of GAA within communities locally - Continue to support and invest in over 500 GAA Communities locally each year - Continue our support of Ladies sport via our sponsorship

of Cork LGFA

Inclusivity • SuperValu is committed to ensuring that the communities we

operate in have a greater understanding of Autism in order to reduce social isolation

• We will continue to equip our organisations and associations with the tools to be more inclusive to the autistic community