Loblaw CSR Report outlines the Company's environmental and social achievements for 2011
April 29 2012 - 11:35AM
PR Newswire (Canada)
BRAMPTON, ON, May 1, 2012 /CNW/ - In the evolution of its
commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR), Loblaw
Companies Limited (Loblaw) today announces the release of its 5(th)
annual CSR Report which outlines the Company's key environmental
and social achievements in 2011 and targets for the coming year.
Two new components to the report include the Company's CSR
long-range plan (LRP) and "Canadian First" commitment. Loblaw's CSR
LRP focuses on issues that have an impact on customers, colleagues
and the business in the areas of health and wellness, environmental
footprint, responsible sourcing and food safety. Loblaw also
introduced its very own "Canadian First" commitment - a testament
to sourcing locally and supporting local vendors*. "Loblaw is proud
to lead by example on issues of importance to Canadians, and we
embrace goal-setting as a means to keep us on track for success,"
said Galen G. Weston, executive chairman, Loblaw Companies Limited.
"Our aspirations for positive change continue to generate
excitement with our colleagues, customers and industry and fuel our
desire to constantly challenge ourselves to have an impact where we
can." Loblaw's approach to business is guided by five corporate
social responsibility principles: Respect the Environment, Source
with Integrity, Make a Positive Difference in our Community,
Reflect our Nation's Diversity and Be A Great Place to Work. 2011
CSR Highlights and Achievements: -- Since 2007 reduced the number
of plastic shopping bags from our stores by 3.8 billion -- More
than 250 control brand products packaged in a single plastic resin
(PET) to improve recyclability. -- Generated 222,780 kilowatt hours
of clean carbon free energy with photovoltaic (PV) rooftop solar
panels installed in four Ontario corporate stores -- Converted more
than 36,000 light fixtures to fluorescent technology resulting in
energy savings sufficient to powering 4,700 homes for a year --
Thirty per cent of the produce sold in our stores sourced from
Canadian growers -- Added more than 50 new Marine Stewardship
Council (MSC)-certified wild-caught seafood products in our stores
-- All control brand food vendors audited and certified compliant
with applicable Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognized
standards -- Doubled the number of Ontario farmers supplying us
with Ontario Corn Fed Beef to 500 -- Together with our colleagues,
customers and vendors, we raised and granted more than $38 million
to charities and non-profit organizations across Canada -- Launched
Guiding Stars nutrition scorecard in four stores in Ontario to help
guide customers to healthier food options. -- Reformulated 208
existing control brand processed products, reducing sodium by an
average of 19 per cent -- Added 11 in-store dietitians in 24
corporate stores -- Increased the percentage of female store
managers by 6.4 per cent over 2010 to 23 per cent -- Launched the
Loblaw Scholarship Program, making 200 scholarships of $1,500 each
available to colleagues, family members, friends and customers for
post-secondary diploma or degree programs -- Named one of Canada's
Top 100 Employers for the third year in a row, and one of Canada's
Top Employers for Young People for the second consecutive year.
Loblaw's plans for 2012 include continuing to reduce waste within
our supply chain; sourcing products responsibility with a focus on
fresh products, seafood, palm oil and animal welfare; and finally,
providing a health and wellness destination for Canadians. "We're
thinking more strategically and long term about CSR now and are
always looking for ways Loblaw can continue to push the limits of
what is possible," said Bob Chant, senior vice president of
corporate affairs and communication, Loblaw Companies Limited. "We
have made good progress in 2011 and are committed to moving further
on our social responsible agenda in 2012." The complete report can
be found online at www.loblaw.ca/csr. *At Loblaw Companies Limited
(Loblaw), we are committed to buy Canadian first, placing a
priority on local and regional fresh products when the safety,
quality, availability and value are right for our customers.
As the largest grocery retailer and food distributor in Canada,
Loblaw is proud to offer safe and healthy foods from across the
country. Since our inception in 1919, we have taken pride in
working with local farmers, fishermen and producers, helping them
grow their businesses and contributing to the growth of local
economies. Loblaw enjoys long standing, deep relationships with a
wide assortment of Canadian suppliers and we are proud to continue
the tradition and commitment to buy Canadian first. About Loblaw
Companies Limited Loblaw Companies Limited, a subsidiary of George
Weston Limited, is Canada's largest food retailer and a leading
provider of drugstore, general merchandise and financial products
and services. Loblaw is one of the largest private sector employers
in Canada. With more than 1,000 corporate and franchised stores
from coast to coast, Loblaw and its franchisees employ more than
135,000 full-time and part-time employees. Through its portfolio of
store formats, Loblaw is committed to providing Canadians with a
wide, growing and successful range of products and services to meet
the everyday household demands of Canadian consumers. Loblaw is
known for the quality, innovation and value of its food offering.
It offers Canada's strongest control (private) label program,
including the unique President's Choice(®), no name(®) and Joe
Fresh(®) brands. In addition, the Company makes available to
consumers President's Choice Financial(®) services and offers the
PC(®) points loyalty program. Loblaw Companies Limited CONTACT:
Public Relations Department, Loblaw Companies Limitedpr@loblaw.ca
or (905) 459-2500
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