- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Delhaize Group Releases 2015 Sustainability Progress Report https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/69749?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/69749?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/69749?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Delhaize Group Releases 2015 Sustainability Progress Report&body=ESG News from Alerts https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/69749?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Research, Reports & Publications](/CSR-News/research-reports-publications) # Delhaize Group Releases 2015 Sustainability Progress Report ##### Company on the way to achieving Supergood Sustainability Ambition Apr 19, 2016 5:00 AM ET Campaign: ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/images/Delhaize_Group_E_Report_Cover_350x500.png) ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/images/DLZGroup_cmyk_0.png) ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/s3/images/Delhaize_Group_E_Report_Cover_350x500.png?h=41f8e6d3) ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/s3/images/DLZGroup_cmyk_0.png?h=395c8e21) International food retailer Delhaize Group announced the publication of its 2015 Sustainability Progress Report online at [https://sustainabilityreport. delhaizegroup.com/](https://sustainabilityreport.delhaizegroup.com/). The report highlights progress toward “Supergood”, the Group’s strategy to become a sustainability leader in its local markets by 2020. "Our financial performance goes hand-in-hand with our sustainability targets," said Delhaize Group President and CEO Frans Muller. "Those efforts contribute directly to a more efficient company." The report features program highlights and progress against targets for each of the Group's operating companies toward the Supergood Ambition. Six case studies illustrate specific projects and accomplishments in all seven countries of operation. Key achievements in 2015 were, amongst others: Independent recognition - Inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability World and Europe Indices Responsible products - 87 percent of private brand seafood sales come from sustainable sources - 40 percent increase in sales from organic products since 2014 Waste reduction - 60 percent of total waste recycled (diverted from landfills or incinerators) Climate action - 13 percent decrease in CO2 emissions per sales area since 2008 Hunger relief - 51 percent of stores and warehouses regularly donating unsold food to local charities Health and wellbeing - 37 percent of private brand products sold at Delhaize America earn at least one Guiding Star - 141 wellbeing events for associates held across the Group Diversity and inclusion - 100 percent score earned by Delhaize America on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index for fifth straight year Questions or comments can be sent to . Delhaize Group website: [www.delhaizegroup.com](http://www.delhaizegroup.com/) **Contacts:** VP Sustainability Delhaize Group, [Megan Hellstedt](mailto:mhellstedt@delhaizegroup.com) VP Corporate Affairs and Communications Delhaize Group, [Nicolas Van Hoecke](mailto:nvanhoecke@delhaizegroup.com) +32 2 412 86 69 [![3BL logo ](/sites/default/files/2023-06/3BL%20FULL%20LOGO_MIDNIGHT_MEDIUM_0.png)](/profiles/alerts) ### More from Alerts ###### [U.S. Dairy Publishes 2023-2024 Sustainability Report](/news/us-dairy-publishes-2023-2024-sustainability-report) Nov 18, 2025 9:00 AM ET ###### [Employee Dedication Drives Progress Toward Animals, People and Planet Goals in Aurora Organic Dairy’s 2025 Sustainability Report](/news/employee-dedication-drives-progress-toward-animals-people-and-planet-goals-aurora-organic) Sep 10, 2025 8:00 AM ET ###### [Takeda Report Highlights Company’s Commitment to Cutting-Edge Science, Putting Patients First](/news/takeda-report-highlights-companys-commitment-cutting-edge-science-putting-patients-first) Jul 8, 2025 9:00 AM ET ###### [Kinross Releases 2024 Sustainability Report](/news/kinross-releases-2024-sustainability-report) Jun 10, 2025 10:00 AM ET ###### [Blackbaud’s 2024 Impact Report Highlights Continued Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility](/news/blackbauds-2024-impact-report-highlights-continued-commitment-corporate-social-responsibility) May 29, 2025 11:00 AM ET ###### [Vancity Restores Profitability and Stays True to Its Co-Operative Values](/news/vancity-restores-profitability-and-stays-true-its-co-operative-values) May 14, 2025 6:00 AM ET ###### [Schrödinger Demonstrates Corporate Sustainability Progress in 2024 Report](/news/schrodinger-demonstrates-corporate-sustainability-progress-2024-report) Apr 30, 2025 10:00 AM ET ###### [Ancestry Publishes 2024 Annual Impact Report, Highlighting Corporate Commitments & Progress](/news/ancestry-publishes-2024-annual-impact-report-highlighting-corporate-commitments-progress) Apr 15, 2025 9:00 AM ET