We drive progress in a targeted manner and make responsible business practices the core of everything we do – both in our multichannel business and in our collaboration with our customers and partners.
In doing so, we prioritize climate-conscious and efficient practices and put people first to foster growth and actively shape the future of wholesale.
Our ESG strategy focuses on four key areas of action
This is how we set our priorities and align our actions accordingly – while at the same time making a targeted contribution to the implementation of our corporate strategy, sCore.
You can also find more information about our goals, initiatives, and progress in our Sustainability Report (2024/25 Annual Report, starting on page 42).
Actively Managing Sustainability
Sustainability is firmly embedded in the structures and processes of our core business. The Executive Board of METRO AG is involved in all key sustainability issues and is regularly informed about progress.
Achieving key sustainability goals – such as reducing CO₂ emissions or food waste – is directly linked to the compensation of the Executive Board and international senior management.
The ESG Peer Group is our central body for sustainability. It defines the strategic framework, sets Group-wide goals, and promotes dialogue at the highest management level. It is chaired by representatives of top management, supplemented by key functions such as Procurement, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Strategy, Finance, Governance, Communications, and Sustainability.
Our METRO companies manage the operational implementation of these overarching goals in accordance with their respective market and customer requirements. They develop specific measures, monitor their implementation, and measure progress.
Sustainability is also closely linked to our Group-wide opportunity and risk management. Through structured processes, we identify and assess relevant developments at an early stage and can respond in a targeted manner.