25%
reduction in carbon emissions
per carton delivered by
Woolworths-owned trucks
by 2012
Is proud to be an inaugural partner
of Love Food Hate Waste.
3.4
million
zero
reusable crates to replace
single-use waxed boxes
food waste in the general
waste stream by 2015
where composting
facilities are available
200
At Least
million litres
of water to be saved each year
40%
Aiming for
ZERO food waste
reduction in carbon emissions
on projected growth levels by
2015, maintaining 2006 levels
For more information go to www.woolworthslimited.com.au
to view our Sustainability Strategy.
Printed on 100% recycled paper
Cyclus is a natural white paper, processed entirely from post-consumer waste,
(making it a ‘true’ recycled grade) but without the use of any harmful chlorine bleaching processes.
1,278,115
kg in total Distribution Centres and
Supermarkets have provided groceries
to Foodbank
Woolworths will work with
the Australian Food and
Grocery Council to develop
sustainable initiatives with
our suppliers
WORKING WITH
OUR SUPPLIERS
Foodbank receives
shelf stable items from
our stores and DCs
1,515,261
375
FOODBANK
meals for families in need across
Australia distributed by Foodbank,
and other Food Rescue agencies
and soup kitchens
75,969
OUR TARGET
FOR 2015
We aim to reduce waste
in the first place by:
– Educating staff
– Better ordering
– Markdowns
– Redistributing through
Foodbank, local
charities, farmers, etc.
– Stock management
SMARTER
IN-STORE
PRACTICES
ZERO FOOD
WASTE
supermarkets are now aligned
with the Reverse Logistics Program
and 200 more to join in FY10
TO LANDFILL
kg
Food Rescue agencies and
soup kitchens collect directly
from our stores up to five days
a week and goods include
bakery, frozen meat, produce
and perishable items
As part of our
commitment to
sustainability,
we aim to achieve
ZERO food waste
Food not fit for human
consumption is
distributed from regional
stores to farmers and
zoos for animal feed
Community initiatives
LOCAL
CHARITIES
EDUCATING OUR
CUSTOMERS
Initiatives to educate our
customers about minimising
food waste include:
– Helping meal planning
– Portion size labelling
5,785
FARMERS
& ZOOS
COMPOSTING
tonnes of organic material
despatched to EarthPower, generating
enough electricity to power 290 homes
for a year
More government
infrastructure is required to
manage the current amount
of organic waste and to stop
it going into landfill
Environmental initiatives
Data from 2009 financial year.