Focus Areas

Human Rights are an important dimension of ALDI’s Global Sustainability Strategy, since the way we operate, purchase goods, and the business partners we choose could impact human rights across our own operations and supply chains.

We are aware that our business activities have a significant impact on the climate and the environment. The ALDI SOUTH Group is working towards net-zero by reducing carbon emissions in our own operations and along our supply chains.

Agriculture is one of the biggest drivers of biodiversity loss and a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. At the ALDI SOUTH Group, our business is connected to many global food systems, and we have made environmental stewardship one of the cornerstones of our sustainability strategy.

We want to empower our customers to make sustainable, affordable choices in our stores. We plan to continually expand our sustainable product portfolio, using certification, focussing on sustainable sourcing and buying practices, and increasing the recyclability and reusability of our products.

By moving from a throwaway culture to a circular economy, we can produce less waste. It allows us to use resources more efficiently, reduce the consumption of raw materials, and to recover waste by recycling. The ALDI SOUTH Group will take an end-to-end approach to sell more products that support a circular economy.

Packaging is an indispensable part of our everyday lives, helping us to deliver quality products to our customers. It keeps food fresh, makes it easier to handle, and prevents food waste. It is important to consider the way in which we buy, use, and dispose of packaging. The ALDI SOUTH Group is working towards more sustainable packaging in the areas of material reduction, recyclability, and recycled content.

Meat, dairy and eggs are some of the core products sold by the ALDI SOUTH Group, which is why we are committed to delivering better animal welfare standards across our markets.

A balanced diet from sustainable food systems is key to the long-term health of people and the planet. The ALDI SOUTH Group wants to make healthy nutrition simple, sustainable, and affordable.

Food waste has a huge impact on our environment. Globally, it contributes as much to greenhouse gas emissions as road transportation. The ALDI SOUTH Group has set ambitious goals to reduce food waste to improve food security, address climate change, and protect our natural environment.

The ALDI SOUTH Group knows that we are stronger when we respect and value the uniqueness of our people and customers. That's why we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values diversity in all its forms. Our core value of responsibility ensures that we treat our people, customers, and partners fairly, in the pursuit of our core purpose. As a global retailer, we strive to represent and serve the needs of the communities we operate in and improve the world we live in.