Paths to a better future

Ladies and gentlemen,

The world is facing challenges that significantly impact our society and future. Some political developments have direct impacts on the global economy. For example, the abandonment of the Paris Agreement calls into question the sustainability of U.S. climate policy and requires us to seek new ways to combat climate change. Furthermore, the current conflicts in Ukraine, Israel and Gaza highlight the urgency of peaceful solutions and international cooperation.

At the REWE Group, we view the many current changes not only as a clear opportunity to assume responsibility, but also as a driver for innovation and an opportunity for positive developments. We will continue to work with determination to make our contribution through innovative approaches and solidarity. Our commitments in various areas underline our firm will to create a better future.

As the REWE Group, we accompany the daily lives of millions of customers and want to make sustainable and conscious shopping easier. By expanding our range of plant-based foods, regional products and organic products, we want to provide guidance and support responsible consumer behavior. In 2024, we opened “REWE voll pflanzlich” in Berlin, the first purely plant-based supermarket in Germany with over 2,700 vegan products. This innovative concept won the 2025 PETA Vegan Award for Best Vegan Variety.

Our approach also includes a commitment to the science-based climate targets of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which we joined with the REWE Group in 2024. Our goal as a group is to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. To this end, we strive for drastic reductions in emissions in our own activities and supply chains. We assume responsibility, respect human rights and fair treatment, promote sustainability and act in an environmentally and climate-conscious manner. And: we are committed to a sustainable society.

Our 2024 progress report provides a comprehensive overview of our ongoing commitment across a wide range of areas, from climate protection to human rights.

I hope you enjoy reading.

Yours,
Lionel Souque
CEO of the REWE Group

“We see the current challenges primarily as an opportunity for positive change.”