The report covers the operations and activities of the entire METRO Corporation for the 2023 fiscal year, focusing on the company's commitment to sustainability. It highlights the progress made towards its corporate responsibility plan, particularly in the areas of responsible procurement, animal welfare, climate change, waste reduction, and food loss and waste. The report also showcases the company's efforts to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion within its workforce and to engage with stakeholders across its operations. Notable achievements include a new partnership with SupplyShift to monitor supplier compliance, the release of a Responsible Cosmetics Statement, and progress towards its goal of achieving zero waste at its locations. In addition, the report describes the company's commitment to combatting climate change, through its decarbonization plan and its support for the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework. The report also highlights the company's commitment to community engagement, through its contributions to charitable organizations and its participation in fundraising initiatives.
