Supply Chain Standards
BE FAIR TO ANIMALS!
With “Fair zum Tier!”, we are committed to higher animal welfare standards and greater transparency in conventional livestock farming, as this sector still accounts for the majority of common farming practices. Austria has strict animal welfare laws that define the requirements for species-appropriate care of farm animals. The “Fair zum Tier!” program certifies higher animal welfare standards in conventional livestock farming that exceed legal requirements.
“Fair zum Tier!” is an animal welfare program of the REWE GROUP in Austria; certified by AgroVet; audits are conducted at least once a year, along with random farm and product inspections. Complete criteria and further information can be found on the Fair zum Tier website.
Fair Trade
Fairtrade works with producers to promote fairer trade and working conditions. The REWE GROUP’s retail companies carry nearly 140 FAIRTRADE-certified private-label items. Approximately 900 FAIRTRADE products are available at BILLA, BILLA PLUS, BIPA, PENNY, and ADEG.
Pesticide Reduction Program
Together with the environmental protection agency GLOBAL 2000, we developed the Pesticide Reduction Program (PRP).
ARGE GMO-Free
The REWE GROUP in Austria is a co-founder and holds an honorary seat on the ARGE board; the Working Group for GMO-Free Food is an independent platform. It awards the “Produced Without Genetic Engineering” certification mark.
The ARGE brings together food retailers, bottlers, packaging manufacturers, and collection and recycling systems. It supports its members—particularly through workshops—in implementing reduction measures.
Human Rights
Our Human Rights Policy is rooted in a commitment to strengthen human rights and prevent human rights violations. This commitment applies both to our own business operations and to our global supply and value chains.
Supply Chain Due Diligence Act
Our complaint procedure under the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) ensures a trustworthy and transparent process for handling complaints regarding violations of human rights or environmental obligations. Complaints regarding human rights and environmental risks or breaches of obligations can be submitted by employees and members of the public via the corresponding REWE GROUP Hintbox.