The ALDI SOUTH Group has become a member of the Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition (FPC), a CEO-led led initiative representing CGF companies who are committed to leveraging collective action and accelerating systemic efforts to remove deforestation, forest degradation and conversion from key commodity supply chains.
Launched in 2020, the FPC represents a dynamic shift in the industry’s approach to stopping deforestation: by mobilising the leading position of member companies to build multi-stakeholder partnerships and develop effective implementation and engagement strategies, the Coalition brings together diverse stakeholders for sustainable impact.
The ALDI SOUTH Group is committed to eliminating deforestation and conversion of natural ecosystems across our high-priority supply chains by the end of 2025. To reach this goal, we are focusing on increasing sustainable standards and certification, transparency, and collaborating with key stakeholders, including the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil. Independent third-party certification schemes mean our suppliers must comply with standards that protect forests and natural ecosystems from conversion, especially in high-risk countries.
Approximately 40% of the world's traded palm oil is produced by smallholder farmers. Many smallholders face difficulties in accessing the global supply chain. This is often due to land rights issues, insufficient finance, poor access to markets and information, and a lack of training.
Together with the international civil society organisation Solidaridad, the ALDI SOUTH Group and ALDI Nord have completed a four-year smallholder project in Côte d'Ivoire. The aim was to promote the sustainable cultivation of palm oil in the area and prevent deforestation.
Given that Côte d'Ivoire is a newer area for palm oil cultivation, the ALDI SOUTH Group launched an innovative project that focused on paving the way for more sustainable practices in the region. Our goal was to increase opportunities for smallholder farmers to participate in a sustainable palm oil production.
