The Code’s ambition is very much in line with our sustainability strategy. We are currently reflecting on putting forward ambitious and tangible commitments in multiple areas, and we continue strive to innovate our operations in view of higher sustainability performance. The success of the Code and the Farm to Fork Strategy require every actor to do their fair share and we stand ready to co-operate nationally and internationally through the appropriate structures.

Commitments by aspirational objectives:

Aspirational objective 1: Healthy, balanced, and sustainable diets for all European consumers, thereby contributing to: 

1) Reversing malnutrition and diet-related noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in the EU;

2) Reducing the environmental footprint of food consumption by 2030.

With the following aspirational targets:

a) Improved food consumption patterns in the EU; 

b) A food environment that makes it easier to choose healthy and sustainable diets.

Eroski commitments:

• Engage consumers for healthy and sustainable diets;

• Improving consumer information on own-brand product labelling.

   

Aspirational objective 3: A climate-neutral food chain in Europe by 2050

With the following aspirational target: 

Reducing net emissions from own operations, contributing to a 55% GHG emission reduction  target in the EU food chain by 2030 (following a science-based approach).

Eroski commitments:

Reduce carbon emissions in own operations.

Aspirational objective 4: An optimised circular and resource-efficient food chain in Europe

With the following aspirational targets:

a) Improved resource efficiency within own operations, contributing to sustainable, efficient use and management of energy and natural resources in operations by 2030; 

b) Improved sustainability of food and drink packaging, striving for all packaging towards circularity by 2030.

Eroski commitments:

Reducing plastics in own brands.

Aspirational objective 5: Sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, employment, and decent work for all

With the following aspirational targets:

a) Improved resilience and competitiveness of companies operating at any point along the food value chain by 2030;

b) Quality jobs, skilled workforce, and safe and inclusive workplaces for all.

Eroski commitments:

Champion diversity and equity in the workplace.

Full detail of the pledge in the provided attachment.

Aspirational objective 6: Sustainable value creation in the European food supply chain through partnership

With the following aspirational targets:

a) Improved resilience and competitiveness of companies operating at any point along the food value chain by 2030;

b) Continued progress towards sustainable production, contributing to sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources by 2030 and improved animal welfare.

Eroski commitments:

Champion animal welfare standards on own brands.