Lidl Cyprus achieved its ambitious goal of obtaining certification for its palm oil, marking a significant milestone in its strategic partnership with WWF Greece (World Wide Fund for Nature WWF Greece). Today, 97% of the palm oil used in Lidl Cyprus’s private-label products is certified according to internationally recognized standards, such as the RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) or EU Organic.
Taking Concrete Action for Responsible Sourcing
This milestone underscores Lidl’s steadfast commitment to its journey toward sustainability. The international partnership between Lidl and the WWF, which began in 2024, goes beyond simply setting goals. The two organizations work closely together on a practical level to reduce environmental impacts by conducting joint risk assessments in the supply chain, establishing binding sustainability criteria for suppliers, and implementing monitoring procedures.
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Global Impact on Responsible Sourcing
A key focus of the partnership is addressing the serious challenges associated with global palm oil production. To combat these issues, Lidl and WWF place a high priority on supply chains free from deforestation and the conversion of natural ecosystems. Based on rigorous certifications, Lidl supports practices that prevent further destruction of critical ecosystems, promote the optimization of yields on existing agricultural land, and ensure strict traceability and respect for human rights in local communities.
“Together with WWF, we have managed to further strengthen our sourcing standards. We want to offer our customers a choice that not only stands out for its quality but is also produced in a responsible manner,” says Vasiliki Adamidou, Director of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability at Lidl Cyprus.
Making It Easier to Choose Certified Products
By increasing the availability of certified palm oil, Lidl makes it easier for its customers to choose products made with certified raw materials. Consumers can be confident that choosing certified products helps support more sustainable production practices and fairer working conditions.
Although this success represents an important milestone, addressing the deep-rooted environmental risks associated with global palm oil production requires more industry players to follow suit. Lidl and WWF encourage the broader industry to join this effort by setting and implementing their own ambitious sustainability goals.
More information about the partnership between Lidl and WWF can be found here.
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