Albert has published its fourth annual Sustainability Report, highlighting progress in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) areas. The report was officially launched at an event attended by journalists, stakeholders, partners, and colleagues. The ceremony was symbolically opened by MUDr. Petr Tláskal, Chairman of the Czech Society for Nutrition.
At the heart of Albert’s sustainability efforts remains one clear ambition: good food should never go to waste. Thanks to advanced technologies, smart discount systems, and a deep understanding of customer shopping habits, Albert keeps food waste below 1% of its total volume. Surplus food still suitable for consumption is donated, making Albert the largest corporate food donor in the Czech Republic. In 2024, Albert aims to donate 4,000 tons of food through food banks – building on the 3,850 tons shared last year.
Albert is also pioneering food upcycling, giving ingredients a “second life” by creating new products such as banana bread, fruit cakes from ripe fruit, and pizza snacks using deli trimmings. In 2023 alone, customers bought 120,000 pieces of banana bread, saving 10 tons of fruit from going to waste.
The new report adopts the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), bringing greater transparency and introducing new topics such as biodiversity, waste management, and human rights across the supply chain. The full version of the report is available in Czech on 👉Albert’s website.
