2007 highlights

We are dedicated to making improvements in our CSR performance. Each day brings fresh challenges. A shared approach helps our companies continually achieve new successes. Here are some highlights since our previous report.

Fruit and vegetables on sale
Spreading the word

Ahold's U.S. banners Stop & Shop, Giant-Landover and Giant-Carlisle were honored by the Produce for Better Health (PHB) Foundation for ongoing, innovative consumer health initiatives that encourage Americans to eat more fruits and vegetables. Ahold USA was the only retailer to win a PBH National Excellence Award for its efforts to promote the daily consumption of fruits and vegetables. > read more

African fruit and vegetable grower
Building communities far away

Albert Heijn, the development organization ICCO, and FairMatch Support started a partnership to improve the living conditions and prospects for African fruit and vegetable growers. The newly established Albert Heijn Foundation is financing projects in Africa that focus on education, housing and health. > read more

supermarket business
Star power

Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover was named an Energy Star Leader in October 2007 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in recognition of its superior energy performance. The company, which operates more than 575 stores covering more than three million square meters, uses about 40% less energy than the average U.S. supermarket business. > read more

Throw-away education

ICA has created a special website (http://www.ica.se/klimat/) to educate Swedish consumers on the environmental impact of wasting food. ICA's message is that this is a significant issue - in Sweden people throw away 10% of the food they buy. That waste has a negative impact on the entire supply chain. By helping to reduce waste, ICA is helping communities address a wide range of CSR challenges from hunger to climate action. > read more