Tag: Retail

IKEA research, conducted on the basis of a market analysis and visits to homes, including those of Poles, to find out what is important to them in their home life, proved that today the word "home" has gained in importance in recent years. According to the company, we understand this term as something more than just our relationships and interiors. Today we also look at it through the prism of our immediate surroundings - the community and the planet

Our guest today is Rafal Rudzki, ESG Director at Żabka Group - one of the leading brands in retail who have over the years introduced a raft of game changing innovations to the sector. We look at what stands behind their vision of building the ultimate convenience ecosystem in Poland, how technology is helping them achieve their ESG objectives and what more can be done to tackle issues such as food waste.

Record-breaking results and the realization of the company's business ambitions went hand in hand with consistent work to achieve the next goals set out in the sustainable development strategy "For People For Our Planet". The successive implementation of subsequent commitments is LPP's response to contemporary climate challenges and market expectations towards the company.

A dedicated freight train from Grupa Żabka, CVC Capital Partners and Partners Group has arrived in Kiev. The civilian population will receive 60 tons of food with a long shelf life, water and necessary hygiene products. The train was organized in cooperation with the Warsaw City Hall.

Żabka, in cooperation with the Santander Group has finalized the first loan agreement and factoring agreement, which are subject to achieving ESG goals, including those related to decarbonization.

The Polish clothing company LPP, owner of the Reserved, Cropp, House, Mohito and Sinsay brands, has partnered with Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) - a globally recognized standard for sustainable cotton production in Africa.

Plans call for a reduction of 60% (below the 2019 level) in all greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 – and by 2040, this leading European commercial real estate company intends to be emission-free along the entire value chain.

In line with the long-term strategy of IKEA People & Planet Positive, the company supports its employees in sustainable development, caring for their individual potential and needs. In 2021, IKEA Retail in Poland will allocate approximately PLN 76 million for this purpose. The funds were donated to a wide package of benefits and benefits, remuneration and awards that supported the company's employees throughout the year in line with the idea of creating a better life for many people.

Modern large-scale investments do not have to have a negative impact on the environment. On the contrary - thanks to innovative solutions, they can contribute to the growth of biodiversity, are able to produce their own energy and remain neutral in terms of CO2 emissions.