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2026
July 21, 2026 – Ahold Delhaize is pleased to provide an update from W23 Global, the venture capital fund supported by five leading grocery retailers, including Ahold Delhaize, Tesco and Woolworths Group. Last …
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May 12, 2026 – Every day, millions of people decide what to put on the table. Those choices are shaped by taste and habit – but also by price, availability and trust. Behind every product on the shelf is a long journey, involving …
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2025
December 4, 2025 – Last week, Ahold Delhaize’s Netherlands-based brand, Albert Heijn, announced it is joining forces with Eneco, strategic partner Bakker Barendrecht, and Dutch growers to reduce CO₂e emissions in greenhouse horticulture at a faster …
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May
15,
2025
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May 15, 2025 – Delhaize Belgium continues to bring its ambitious mission for more sustainable agriculture to life through close collaboration with local Belgian growers. In partnership with produce supplier Bakker and agricultural expert Arvesta, …
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May 14, 2025 – Last month, our Dutch brand bol published its 2024 Impact report, highlighting the steps it’s taking to reduce its environmental impact, create a more inclusive platform, and support responsible entrepreneurship across its network of …
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April 28, 2025 – Ahold Delhaize is proud to share that it has been recognized as a leader in climate by CDP, who upgraded the company’s Climate rating to A-. CDP is a prominent global benchmark on environmental issues. This recognition is an …
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, April 24, 2025 – Ahold Delhaize today publishes its second annual Green Bond Allocation and Impact Report which provides details on the use of proceeds and related environmental impact of the Green Bond issued in March …
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April 14, 2025 – At Ahold Delhaize, we recognize that achieving our climate targets requires collaboration across our entire value chain. We’re committed to reducing emissions within our own operations (scope 1 and 2), as well as our value chain …
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2024
December 12, 2024 – Ahold Delhaize is proud to announce that Albert Heijn Netherlands has received the prestigious B Corp Certification. This milestone underscores Albert Heijn's purpose – "Together we make eating better the easy choice. For …
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, May 23, 2024 – Ahold Delhaize is entering a sponsorship with The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN), an international non-profit organization dedicated to hunger relief while reducing food loss and waste. Starting in July …
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, April 26, 2024 – Ahold Delhaize today announces that it has allocated the full proceeds of the company's first Green Bond to investments in Green Projects that further reduce the company's Greenhouse Gas emissions and …
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April 22, 2024 - This year’s Earth Day is all about the theme of plastics. For Ahold Delhaize and our local brands, this is a topic close to home. Different types of packaging, such as glass, paper, aluminum and plastic, are used to pack the …
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April 11, 2024 – Across Ahold Delhaize and our great local brads, we aim to help customers understand the impact of their buying decisions and nudge them towards healthier and more sustainable purchases. For example, Albert in the Czech Republic and …
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, March 7, 2024 - To reduce carbon emissions across the operations of Ahold Delhaize and our local brands, as well as across our value chain, we have established Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reduction targets in line with …
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Ahold Delhaize European brands launch climate hubs to support suppliers in carbon emission reduction
Zaandam, the Netherlands, February 13, 2024 – Ahold Delhaize’s European retail banners have launched open-source climate hubs. The hubs serve as online platforms where suppliers can gain insights into carbon emissions. Additionally, they can learn …
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2023
Zaandam, the Netherlands, December 21, 2023 – Today, Ahold Delhaize launches its updated Climate Plan. Building on last year's plan, we have made significant strides in three key areas: 1) We have refined our decarbonization levers with quantified …
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Updated on April 15, 2024 – ‘Sustainability’, ‘climate’, ‘scope 1,2,3’, 'net-zero', ‘CO2 emissions’, ‘decarbonization’: the climate debate is charged with terminology that might make the topic complex to understand. And with several experts and …
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July
18,
2023
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The Netherlands, Utrecht, 18 July 2023 – Ahold Delhaize’s Dutch e-commerce brand, bol.com, announced today that it can now call itself B Corp. This certification shows bol.com is on the right track towards a more sustainable and socially responsible …
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July 17, 2023 – Last week our great local U.S. brand, The GIANT Company, joined the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture on its sixth annual PA (Pennsylvania) Urban Agriculture Week tour at York Fresh Food Farm, to announce its $200,000 commitment …
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June 2, 2023 – Our great local Dutch brand, Albert Heijn, recently published its 2022 sustainability report. In this report, the supermarket looks back on the steps taken in 2022 to achieve its mission 'Together we make eating better the easy …
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May 22, 2023 – Ahold Delhaize’s Refreshing Retail podcast covers big topics like dealing with crisis situations; diversity, equity and inclusion; robotization and more! Today, we released a brand-new episode all about Artificial Intelligence (AI) …
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April 28, 2023 – Our great local brand Hannaford Supermarkets is celebrating Earth Month by launching a new initiative to amplify its sustainability commitment across the Northeast of the United States. The new brand identity, called Planet …
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April 22, 2023 – Today on Earth Day, people, businesses and governments are coming together across the world to advocate for bold, creative and innovative solutions for the climate crisis. This year’s Earth Day theme, invest in our planet, …
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Zaandam, April 18, 2023 – Ahold Delhaize is pleased to share that local Dutch brand, Albert Heijn, is on its way to B Corp certification. This is awarded to companies that meet high standards in corporate social responsibility. Albert Heijn is also …
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March 28, 2023 – This week our Dutch e-commerce retailer, bol.com, announced it will help its sales partners become more sustainable by offering a network of advice and support parties. By offering this support, it will help the 51,000 …
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March 15, 2023 - Ahold Delhaize is proud to share that its great local Dutch brand Albert Heijn has opened up its renowned Better for Nature & Farming program to other market parties. The aim is to become a more widely accessible ecolabel of the …
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2022
December
16,
2022
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December 16, 2022 – Last week our local Belgian brand, Delhaize, announced that starting next year, it will install 1,800 public fast charging points for electric cars in the parking lots of its stores. In doing so, it will offer its customers an …
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December
12,
2022
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10:15 AM
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, 12 December 2022 – Ahold Delhaize announces today that it has maintained its position as a leader in the Food and Staples Retailing sector in the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World).
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December
12,
2022
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10:00 AM
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, December 12, 2022 – Today, Ahold Delhaize announces the closing of its €1.5 billion Sustainability-linked Revolving Credit Facility (the ‘Facility’).
The new Facility increases the total revolving commitments from €1.0 …
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December 5, 2022 – Hannaford Supermarkets is celebrating a significant milestone for one of its signature offerings: the registered dietitian program, which has officially been helping customers make healthy choices for a total of 20 …
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