As the REWE Group, we are committed to protecting the environment and climate, promoting more sustainable product ranges and working towards a sustainable society. We also take responsibility for our employees and treat our partners and suppliers fairly. In this progress report, we set out how we are going about this and what we have achieved in 2025. In a few short chapters and clearly structured focus topics, we provide insight into our commitment to greater sustainability, particularly for the REWE Group companies in Germany and Austria, including independent retailers (unless otherwise stated).
1.5 °C
limit to global warming
as the REWE Group, we have joined the Science Based Targets initiative and aim to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 – with a focus on drastic reductions in emissions, not only in our own business activities but also across our supply chains.
100%
more environmentally friendly private label packaging
at REWE, PENNY and toom Baumarkt DIY store in Germany, and at BILLA, BILLA PLUS, PENNY and ADEG in Austria, by the end of 2030
50%
reduction in food waste
at our REWE and PENNY stores in Germany by 2030
100%
fresh meat and drinking milk from animals reared at least pursuant to husbandry system 3
at REWE and PENNY in Germany by the end of 2030
50:50
balanced gender target for executive positions
by 2030
Foreword
“Even when the going gets tough, we remain true to our values – towards our customers, our employees and society as a whole.”
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REWE Group Sustainability Report 2025
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We are focusing our climate efforts on measurably reducing greenhouse gas emissions within our own business and along our value chain, and we report on our progress.
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Climate Protection
We aim to strengthen human rights, champion decent working conditions and promote fair trade.
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Human Rights
For over 15 years, we have been integrating sustainability aspects into our business and implementing measures that help consumers make informed and more sustainable purchasing decisions.
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Sustainable
Consumption
We want to appeal to our customers by offering them a diverse range of organic, regional and local products and are thus continuously expanding our range of sustainable products.
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Organic and
Regionalism
We are committed to using resources efficiently and to further developing concepts for the reuse and recycling of packaging and products.
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Circular Economy
We integrate the protection of biodiversity into our procurement processes and product ranges.
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Biodiversity
We ensure that our product ranges comply with animal welfare requirements. We define verifiable requirements for products of animal origin.
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Animal Welfare
Having dedicated and qualified employees are crucial to the success of our company. That is why we are implementing measures to promote employee satisfaction, motivation and team spirit.
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Employees
We take responsibility where we do business and take specific action where help is needed.
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Social Involvement
We promote awareness of nutrition that takes health and environmental considerations into account.
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Nutrition and Protein Strategy
Our contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) address the global challenges of sustainable development. As part of an analysis, we have identified SDGs that are relevant to us and show how we are contributing to their achievement.
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Our Supply Chains
As an international trade and tourism company, we source products and services from a wide range of suppliers across various supply chains. We are therefore committed to strengthening human and environmental rights as well as preventing, avoiding or minimising violations and taking remedial action in our own business activities and along global supply chains. Here we explain how we do this, which raw materials and services we focus on and what challenges we face.
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