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This Report Environment Social Governance Appendix Building climate resilience In climate risk assessment to understand our exposure – guided by the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
This includes the potential impact of jurisdictional policies or financial mechanisms, like taxes, designed to reduce emissions, or the impact of global climate change on sourcing or supply chains.
In through the CDP Forests questionnaire to measure and manage forest-related risks, opportunities and transparently report on progress.
Emissions are calculated by The Delphi Group and follow the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Protocol.
The above GHG inventory table accounts for changes in emission factors as defined by the National Inventory Report, resulting in fluctuations in our emissions.
This Report Environment Social Governance Appendix Over the last decade, we have introduced many programs in our corporate grocery stores that have both reduced their carbon intensity and environmental impacts.
Doors on refrigerated cases We have replaced open refrigerated cases in many of our dairy, meat, deli and produce departments with door cases that reduce the electricity consumption of our refrigeration systems.
Refrigerant conversions We have continued to reduce our reliance on high global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants.
In new grocery stores, our refrigeration systems only use carbon dioxide as a refrigerant, and in existing stores, we are converting our systems to use a lower GWP refrigerant.
Organic waste Organic waste is processed into compost, animal feed or as a feedstock for anaerobic digesters which produce energy.
Bakery waste Bakery waste is processed to support the production of grain-based animal feed.
LED ambient lighting We have upgraded many of our store ambient lighting systems to LED lamps, helping to reduce electricity consumption.
Food donations Food fit for human consumption is donated to food banks and food recovery agencies.
Transport We have installed electric standby refrigeration units on many of our trailers, reducing their use of fossil fuels while parked at our distribution centres. Trimmings and used cooking oil Meat trimmings and used cooking oil are processed into biodiesel and other nutritional ingredients are processed into anim...
management systems We have centralized building energy management systems installed in all our grocery stores.
This Report Environment Social Governance Appendix Plastics The impact of plastic packaging waste has been a growing concern for our business and our customers.
We are working to create and drive systemic change to stem the tide of plastic waste and support a circular economy that keeps packaging materials out of landfill and nature.
We are pleased with our progress and the growing efforts of our Loblaw Plastic Waste Steering Committee, which has identified and explored more than initiatives – eliminating what we can, better managing what we use, and investing in research and community clean-ups.
We are members of the Consumer Goods Forum’s global Plastic Waste Coalition of Action, where our President and Chairman, Galen Weston, is an executive co-sponsor.
Coalition partners share the vision of changing from a linear take-make-waste system to a more circular plastic packaging economy.
Ocean Wise is a global, ocean conservation organization that addresses overfishing, ocean pollution and climate change.
The Ocean Wise Plastic Lab delivers solution-oriented insights into how microfibres are generated and transferred to waterways.
This Report Environment Social Governance Appendix Food Waste Food waste is an environmental, social and economic problem.
Second, each of our stores, corporate or independent, will achieve food waste reductions by year-end have set a new goal: zero food to landfill by 2030.
As we go, we will continue to seek and initiate innovative solutions to the problem of avoidable waste.
A key effort of the coalition is the suppliers to sign on for the UN SDG Target 12.3 to halve global food waste by 2030.
Too little can damage our business, too much creates waste.
Through these systems, we will ensure food is ordered or prepared in amounts that reduce waste.
Bakery waste Expired and damaged bakery items no longer fit for human consumption are converted into ingredients for animal feed.
In diverted more than 4.2 million kilograms of bakery food waste from grocery stores in Ontario and Nova Scotia to produce animal feed.
Flashfood Through our partnership with Flashfood, we’ve been able to feed hundreds of thousands of families across the country more affordably while reducing our food waste.
We’ve given our customers the chance to work with us to reduce food waste in partnership with Flashfood and the impact has been astounding.
Flashfood is now live in over stores and in 2021 alone we eliminated more than 8.1 million kilograms of potential food waste while saving customers money on their grocery bills.
In Biogas Ltd, which combines used cooking oil and food no longer fit for human consumption with animal manure from the Toronto Zoo to produce biogas that generates renewable electricity fed directly into the grid.
Educating our customers In series ‘Half Full’ on food waste, encouraging our customers to think differently about food waste and how to get creative at home to reduce their food waste.
Food to Farm We have partnered with Loop Resource Ltd. to send food that is not fit for human consumption to farms where it is fed to animals.
This Report Environment Social Governance Appendix Biodiversity Some scientists estimate that half of all species on the planet will disappear within the next century.
Pollution, climate change and habitat loss are all threats to biodiversity.
With much of the planet’s biodiversity in jeopardy due to human consumption and other human activities that disturb or destroy ecosystems, the time to act is now.
In addition, at-risk species in Canada face multiple threats – including overexploitation, pollution, agricultural activity, human disturbance, invasion and disease, and the accelerating threat of climate change.
Conservation efforts targeting single threats are unlikely to be successful – requiring new approaches that tackle multiple threats at once.
At Loblaw, we have taken several different steps over the years to protect and preserve Canada’s nature and our shared biodiversity.
OPIn 2019, we extended our commitment to biodiversity by joining One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B).
OPdesigned to meaningfully protect and restore biodiversity around the world, in alignment with the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP 15 framework.
Focus areas of OPinclude scaling up regenerative agricultural practices, boosting cultivated biodiversity and diets through product portfolios, eliminating deforestation, and enhancing the management, restoration and protection of high-value natural ecosystems.
The OPrespective scale to drive change and to protect and restore cultivated and natural biodiversity within value chains, engage institutional and financial decision makers, and develop and promote policy recommendations.
One of our first steps toward Canadian biodiversity is our native plants program.
It also enabled Canadians to contribute to healthier, more resilient ecosystems in Southern Ontario and Quebec, which will help migratory and local wildlife thrive.
Plant-based products We continue to increase our offering of plant-based products across multiple categories to meet growing consumer interest and appetite for alternatives to animal-based products.
In expanded our PC® Plant-Based product lineup, adding another 30 products for a total of 81 products across most categories in our stores.
Our PC® Plant-Based products are third-party certified vegan and contain no animal by-products.
They are also merchandised parallel to their animal-based counterparts, making it convenient and easy for our customers to find plant-based alternatives.
Throughout campaigns aimed at raising awareness of our PC® Plant-Based product portfolio.
We’ve heard from many of our customers that they want products made with a reduced environmental impact and without any synthetic pesticides or fertilizers or genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
As a proud founding member of the CRSB, we support a commitment to environmental, social and economic sustainability in the Canadian beef industry.
This Report Environment Social Governance Appendix Chemical Management Our customers care about the products they put in and on their bodies.
Over the years, we’ve worked with suppliers to offer safe products and to remove many unwanted synthetic ingredients with potential health impacts from our control brand products.
The issue of pollinator health and neonicotinoids is of considerable concern for the agricultural industry.
Our live-plant vendors have confirmed they use integrated pest management systems whereby biological controls such as predator insects are used as an alternative to neonicotinoids.
We continue to encourage our suppliers to identify and eliminate phthalates that may come from other sources, such as manufacturing equipment and packaging.
In 1989, Loblaw launched its PC® Green brand.
Since then, Canadians have steadily become more aware of the impact their purchasing decisions can have on the environment, and the interconnection between wellbeing of the planet and their health.
The product range will expand into other nonfood categories, with a focus on products that are made from renewable resources, contain recycled content or made without the use of certain chemicals of concern.
This Report Environment Social Governance Appendix Additional Environmental Initiatives Medication and sharps return Unused or expired medication and biomedical sharps can negatively impact the environment, when they are improperly disposed in toilet, drains, trash or nature.
Partnerships and store programs facilitate the safe disposal of unused and expired medication and sharps to keep these materials out of the environment.
Collected medication and sharps are treated by either high-temperature incineration or high-pressure steam sterilization.
PrimaLoft® insulation is partially manufactured with post-consumer recycled (PCR) content including plastic water bottles.
In program diverted more than 66,000 kilograms of plastic water bottles from landfill.
Textile recycling research As one of Canada’s top apparel brands, Joe Fresh® has been examining its role in managing textile waste, including supporting the Fashion Exchange at George Brown College and its research into textile recycling and upcycling.
Environmental management system We maintain an effective environmental management system (EMS) which includes compliance and performance programs with assigned roles and responsibilities to manage risks and ensure all operating divisions of the business are compliant with company policies and applicable laws and regula...
The EMS includes identification of potential issues or opportunities, due diligence and emergency preparedness procedures, colleague training and awareness programs, ongoing monitoring and reporting, inspections and internal audits, as well as waste diversion and energy reduction strategies.
The EMS also ensures internal and external communications of environmental management issues and addresses corrective actions plans for continuous improvement.
Our Environmental Commitment is approved by senior management.
This denim fabric is made using recycled water and no freshwater is used.
In division launched a core denim program called Zero Blue Water with fabric that uses no fresh groundwater in the fabric manufacturing process.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Loblaw serves and speaks to millions of people living in Canada, employs hundreds of thousands of our neighbours, supports thousands of smaller businesses, and invests billions into the economy.
Our company and our opportunity to reflect the diversity of our nation and provide opportunities to those who have had too few.
DEI Governance Loblaw’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team includes four dedicated practitioners.
It meets routinely, to oversee Loblaw’s four employee resource groups: Embrace Your Roots, Go Further Women, Able, and Proud to Be Me.
Education and Training Training is a core component of our efforts to create a more empathetic and inclusive environment in our organization.
In This Report Environment Social Governance Appendix Gender Equity and Advancing Women Talented women represent more than half of our workforce but aren’t equally represented in certain areas.
While Canada’s rich diversity is celebrated by many, racism and discrimination are still prevalent.
In This Report Environment Social Governance Appendix Our Colleagues Our colleagues, franchisees, Associate-owners and their employees are the driving force behind the many great things we do.
We will continue to invest in digital and mobile learning, launch additional skilling programs and expand our leadership development footprint from coast to coast.
Survey scores are an important measure of our success in building a collaborative work environment where everyone is able and empowered to do their best work.
In survey and added new questions related to Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
In This Report Environment Social Governance Appendix Health and Safety We are committed to providing and maintaining safe working conditions for our colleagues and safe shopping experiences for our customers.
In This Report Environment Social Governance Appendix Health and safety metrics We track all health and safety metrics at the corporate level for a clear understanding of issues, trends and opportunities for improvement.
We are a Canadian Red Cross (CRCC) Disaster Alliance Partner which means we quickly mobilize products and fundraising to resource Red Cross teams providing vital humanitarian assistance following health and weather emergencies.
In This Report Environment Social Governance Appendix Investing in our communities Our various charitable activities make a positive impact in our communities – with a particular focus on the health of children, women and the environment.
WWF-Canada $Partial proceeds from plastic bag sales donated to support various environmental restoration and conservation programs.
President’s Choice Children’s Charity Corporate Contribution $Fundraising $15,900,000 President’s Choice Children’s Charity believes good food gives kids the energy they need to learn, to contribute and to live their best lives.
Weston Seeding Food Innovation $Financial support granted to the Weston Seeding Food Innovation Fund, as well as other research projects in areas of animal welfare, sustainable seafood, textiles and plant-based proteins.
This Report Environment Social Governance Appendix Corporate Governance Governance overview Our board of directors and executive management are dedicated to strong corporate governance practices designed to maintain high standards of oversight, accountability, integrity and ethics while promoting long-term growth and c...
The board of directors has delegated to this committee the day-to-day oversight of the company’s legal and regulatory compliance and ethics program, enterprise risk management program, ESG, climate change, human rights initiatives, and matters relating to information technology (including cybersecurity), food safety, d...
Risks related to governance, workplace health and safety, the environment and ethical business conduct are monitored and reported on by management to the board.
It is responsible for setting priorities, championing progress and overseeing a control environment that ensures the accuracy and completeness of ESG reporting.
These expectations are set out in our Supplier Code of Conduct, which includes standards related to ethical conduct, compliance with laws and regulations, protecting human rights, adhering to employment and labour standards, providing safe working conditions, complying with environmental laws, among other topics.
This Report Environment Social Governance Appendix Cyber Security We safeguard our systems and information in many ways, including employee awareness and training, including year-round information and alerts about potential risks, security monitoring, testing and systems maintenance, contingency planning in anticipatio...
This Report Environment Social Governance Appendix Supply Chain Accountability We source with integrity and have been working to increase the transparency and traceability of goods, partners and practices within our supply chain for many years.