The event, which was attended by almost forty guests, featured speakers from Albert stores and partner organizations. Aleš Kupčák, Director of Customer Technology at Albert stores, presented how artificial intelligence at Albert supports the customer experience and the daily work of employees. Věra Doušová from the Czech Federation of Food Banks, in turn, spoke about how food donations from Albert stores help people in need. Last year, the retailer donated more than 4,300 tons of food and once again became the largest corporate donor to food banks.
Michaela Stachová from the Business Leaders Forum presented the AI Compass project – a framework for the effective, ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence that supports sustainability, reduces environmental impact and helps meet ESG goals. This was followed by a rather unconventional launch, in which AI played the key role.
Throughout the event, participants were able to learn about technological innovations that Albert stores use. A cleaning robot was cleaning the space and they could see electronic price tags and mountings for payment terminals, which Albert designed and manufactured using 3D printing.
Smart retail: technology for efficiency
Albert uses modern technology and artificial intelligence to operate more efficiently and meet its sustainable goals. “Thanks to innovation, data and automation, we find smarter solutions for customers, colleagues and environmental protection. These are not one-off projects, but a systematic change that has concrete results in the form ofsaving paper, plastic or reducing the use of electricity,” says JiříMareček, Director of Sustainability at Albert stores.
Thanks to data and machine learning, Albert can plan stocks more accurately, respond to demand and reduce waste. Technologies also help save energy and reduce emissions, for example thanks to smart LED lighting, temperature sensors and modern cooling. Robotic cleaning machines that optimize water consumption and employee work also contribute to savings. Artificial intelligence makes the work of employees easier – for example by automatically recognizing goods at checkouts.
Fifth Sustainability Report Presents Projects and Data
In its fifth ESG report, Albert provides comprehensive information about its responsible approach to business. For example, last year it once again expanded the range of healthy own-brand products, with 50.9% of its own-brand food sales being healthy products. When it comes to packaging materials, Albert focuses mainly on plastics and improves the packaging of its own-brand products. Last year, it saved 102 tons of plastic. It also continued to reduce emissions, reducing them in its own operations by 72.1% compared to 2018. It also fulfilled its commitment to donating food. “Last year, we increased our food aid again, with over 4,300 tons of food going to people in need from our stores, and we once again became the largest corporate donor to food banks,” describes Jiří Mareček.
How Albert did in 2025
- Albert managed to reduce their own emissions by 72.1% compared to 2018. In addition, Albert is committed to achieving their own carbon neutrality by 2040 and their entire supply chain by 2050.
- The company saved 102 tonnes of plastic in their own brand packaging year-on-year.
- Albert expanded their healthy own brand offering again, with 50.9% of their own brand food sales being healthy products.
- 9 out of 10 of Albert employees agree that the company helps them eat healthier.
- Albert is the largest corporate food donor. Albert stores donated over 4,300 tonnes of food to those in need.
- The Albert Foundation celebrated 16 years of operation and distributed over CZK 14 million in 2025.
The sustainability report is available for viewing and downloading here: 👉 Healthy and Sustainable – Albert 2025.
