Lidl Cyprus Hits Milestone in Sustainable Palm Oil Sourcing
Lidl Cyprus has achieved its goal of using certified sustainable palm oil in its products, thanks to a partnership with WWF Greece. The company said that as of September 14th, 97% of the palm oil used in Lidl's own-brand products was certified by internationally recognized standards such as RSPO or EU Organic.
The collaboration between Lidl and WWF went beyond just setting targets. Together, they conducted joint supply chain risk assessments, established sustainability criteria for suppliers, and implemented monitoring processes to reduce environmental impact.
A key focus of the partnership was addressing deforestation-free and conversion-free supply chains in palm oil production. This is a critical issue in global palm oil production, and Lidl and WWF prioritized it in their efforts.