Sustainability


Creating and sharing value with social and environmental responsibility.
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RESPONSIBLE BUSINESSES

We are committed to creating value – but noy at any cost. With over 230 years of history, we understand the importance of long-term thinking while caring for the present. We recognise the need to respect natural resources, protect biodiversity and enhance quality of life for our consumers, our people and the communities we work with.

Our progress

Discover some of the results we’ve achieved through our sustainability practices.

  • 28%
    Reduction of our carbon footprint over the past four years.
  • 140+
    Listed in sustainability indices.
  • 2,101
    Stores and distribution centres with photovoltaic panels (in 2024).
  • 69.1%
    Management positions held by women.
  • 121 M€
    direct support we provided in 2024
  • 92%
    Sourcing of food products from local suppliers.

Annual Report 2024

Explore our 2024 financial and sustainability report.

KNOW THE REPORT

Our committments

Learn about our sustainability goals across the short, medium and long term.

By 2026

  • 5%
    Reducing carbon emissions in goods transportation (vs. 2021).
  • 80%
    Food products sourced from local suppliers.
  • 10%
    Lower energy consumption (vs. 2021).
  • 10%
    Reduction in specific plastic consumption in 2025 (vs. 2018).
  • 15%
    Sales of Private Brand and perishable products and/or packaging with sustainability certification to at least 15% of total sales in these product categories.
  • 70%
    Monitoring and disclosure of at least 70% (in value) of the social impacts resulting from the annual support offered by all Jerónimo Martins companies, according to the Business for Societal Impact (B4SI) model and aligned with criteria for the financial materiality.

Medium and long term

  • 15%
    Reduce energy consumption by 2030, compared to 2021.
  • 60%
    Electricity consumption from renewable sources by 2030.
  • 100%
    Certified virgin paper/wood fibres all private brand and perishable product packaging.

Our integrated approach

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Recognition

SBTI

Science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets.

CDP FORESTS

Top rating in the fight against climate change for the 4th consecutive year.

Lean & Green

Emissions reduction in the logistics of Pingo Doce and Biedronka.