About Careers News Investors Suppliers FR Who we are What we do Responsibility COVID-19 The way we do business As Canada's food and pharmacy leader, we create positive environmental and social change. Here's how we're addressing the issues that matter most to Canadians. View our 2020 CSR Report See all reports & statements Responsibility stories Responsibility Why does President’s Choice Children’s Charity matter to you? Hungry kids experience 27% higher anxiety levels, they miss more school, and they disrupt their class more often. A well-fed child will do better and contribute to a better Canada, so helping our children live life well affects us all. We can be proud that President’s Choice Children’s Charity has become Canada’s largest charitable provider of school meals programs. We can also do more. November 30, 2021 People An “ap-peeling” way to reduce plastic waste Bananas have a waste problem. Every week, Loblaw receives hundreds of pallets full of the fruit, which arrive at our distribution centers with a protective plastic strip on the corners that can’t be recycled, so instead, it ends up in the trash. But that’s about to change. October 18, 2021 Responsibility Stopping waste from field to fork In an email to PC OptimumTM customers, Galen shares his thoughts on food waste and how we’re tackling the problem. September 22, 2021 See more stories Environment Sourcing Community We're reducing the impact of our operations on the environment. We're improving our approach to waste management, packaging, energy use and more. Carbon footprint We have a significant carbon footprint and recognize our responsibility in the fight against climate change. We’re committed to being part of the solution. Our Carbon Reduction Strategy How we're reducing food waste Some food waste is unavoidable, but most of it is unnecessary and unacceptable. We’re tackling this issue head-on with an ambitious plan to reduce our food waste. Explore food waste Our approach to plastics There is too much plastic waste in Canada. The impact of plastics overuse is a growing concern for our business and our customers. Our industry is a part of the problem and we can be part of the solution. Explore plastics Environmental commitment Our commitment to the environment goes beyond complying with all laws and regulations. We also set our own policies, procedures, programs and targets to reduce our impact on the environment. We review these often to ensure continuous improvement. Our commitment We are one of 19 members of the global One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B) coalition. This initiative is designed to meaningfully protect and restore biodiversity around the world. Environment at a glance 13.8 billion plastic bags eliminated from our stores since 2007. 30.9% reduction in our corporate carbon footprint since 2011. 86% reduction in food waste sent to landfill since 2017 Customers expect our products to be safe and responsibly sourced. We stay true to our values all the way through our supply chain. We promote safe and sustainable products and support Canadian suppliers. Ethical sourcing We have high ethical sourcing standards, and expect our suppliers to uphold the same values and principles. Through our Integrity Action Line we’re making it easier for workers and suppliers to speak up when our standards, values and principles are compromised. Explore ethical sourcing Human rights We protect human rights and have taken significant steps to improve safety and transparency in our international supply chain, specifically for manufacturing and materials procurement. We continue to collaborate with stakeholders to improve the lives of factory workers globally. Our position on human rights Animal welfare We’re one of Canada’s largest buyers and sellers of meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products. Our customers expect our food to be safe, high quality, responsibly sourced and produced in a humane way. Explore animal welfare Sourcing at a glance 100% of President’s Choice® shell eggs are sourced from hens raised in cage-free environments. More than 400 Canadian growers and packers supply produce for our stores. Locally-grown produce We're proud to offer an array of Canadian-grown fresh fruits and vegetables. With a focus on innovation, we plan to increase locally-grown purchases by $150 million by 2025. Commodities Our customers expect healthy and safe products that come from sustainable sources. We monitor commodities that are at risk, like seafood and palm oil. We have controls in place to make sure our products meet our sourcing standards. Explore commodities We’ve expanded our PC® Plant-Based product lineup, and now retail nearly 50 third-party certified vegan products across multiple different categories in our stores. Chemicals and antibiotics When it comes to chemicals, antibiotics and GMOs, we’re committed to the highest levels of safety and quality. Explore chemicals and antibiotics We make a positive difference in our communities. We focus on charities that tackle childhood hunger and put women’s health first, and fund research that advances solutions to sustainable food challenges. Diversity and inclusion We are building a culture that is inclusive of all Canadians. One where our colleagues can be who they are regardless of race, gender, ability or orientation. We embrace and respect differences. We denounce acts of discrimination and bias. And we support vulnerable groups in our workplaces and our communities. Charitable impacts and giving Our charitable activities address childhood hunger and educating children about nutrition, putting women’s health first and local charitable giving. If your organization has a program that directly helps those in your community, we may be able to help. Community at a glance 44% reduction Reduced colleague injuries by 44% over the past 10 years. 5 million kilograms donated Donated 5 million kilograms of food to food banks and food recovery agencies in 2020. In 2019, with the help of our customers, colleagues, employees and partners, we raised and donated $89.9 million to research, charities and non-profit organizations across Canada. Loblaw Scholarship Program The Loblaw Scholarship, a program dedicated to promoting higher education, provides financial support for those actively employed by Loblaw. Up to 200 scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded to our colleagues in 2021. To qualify, applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time post-secondary or undergraduate degree program at a Canadian college or university in the Fall 2021 / Winter 2022 school year. Apply for sponsorship If you're part of an organization, program or project that aligns with our values on community, environment and sourcing, we'd love to work with you. Submit a sponsorship proposal Disaster response When a disaster happens, our colleagues step up. We fund relief programs and organizations to do what’s right for the communities we serve. Each year we also partner with Canadian Red Cross and UNICEF Canada to help their emergency efforts at home and abroad. 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