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  • Overall approach
    4/10
    • Overarching commitment on deforestation
      0/4
      Overall commitment
      Commodity-specific commitment - commitment that does not apply to all of the commodities the company is exposed to
      0/4
      Do they have a commitment for other non-Forest 500 commodities, if so which?: NA

      Which commodities does the commodity-specific commitment apply to?: Soy
      "Auchan Retail France has agreed with other retailers and three NGOs, Canopee, Mighty Earth and Earthworm, to support the “Manifesto to fight against imported deforestation linked to soybeans in France”. The objective for Auchan Retail France by 2025 is to have a guaranteed “zero deforestation” and “zero conversion” supply of soybeans, i.e. no expansion of the cultivation of soybeans into remarkable natural ecosystems;"[...]"A partner of the Earthworm Foundation since 2011, Auchan Retail is committed to combating deforestation linked to the exploitation of raw materials, with a priority on wood products"
    • Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
      1/1
      Signatory
      Yes
      1/1
      Which initiatives?: UN Global Compact
      "As a signatory of the Global Compact, Auchan Retail has aligned its CSR priorities with the Sustainable Development Goals defined by the United Nations"
    • Awareness of the value of forests
      1/1
      Awareness
      Yes
      1/1
      "Human beings exploit more than 70% of the planet’s land. 80% of deforestation is due to agriculture, and particularly to the extension of areas cultivated with soybeans for livestock feed and oil palm trees(1). NGOs and civil society regularly challenge distributors on these issues"
    • Deforestation as a business risk
      1/1
      Business risk
      Yes
      1/1
      What proportion of revenue that comes from relevant industries is exposed to each forest risk commodity?: Not specified

      Type of risk if Other. Also add any relevant details: Not specified

      What revenue comes from industries relevant to each forest risk commodity?: Not specified

      What type of risk is recognised?: Operational

      What poportion of a company’s annual revenue depends on each forest risk commodity?: Not specified
      "Under their net risks diagram, they identify that "The most significant priorities relate to deforestation, workplace safety and climate change caused by soybeans, pulp and palm oil" in the purchases beyond Tier 1."
    • High-level management of deforestion
      1/1
      High-level management
      Yes
      1/1
      Which commodities does it apply to?: Palm oil; Soy; Timber; Pulp & paper

      How often does the committee or board meet to assess company's progress on addressing deforestation-related issues?: Not specified
      "a CSR Committee tasked with sharing the company’s social and environmental progress with the social partners; In 2021, the members of this committee were given a presentation and an overview of: − the company’s CSR strategy: commitments, inventory, sharing of successes and next steps; − duty of care: awareness-raising on the subject and its obligations, work in progress and future actions." ; "Since 2010, Auchan Retail France via its Forest Committee, has been working on the following issues: P certification and traceability of wood and its derivatives, supported by EarthWorm; P the certification and traceability of food products that may have an impact on the balance of forests. The Auchan Retail France Forest policy focuses on two product types, non-food and food products, each with a section on: P the sectors’ issues for the environment; P certification of products and traceability – the management of the different stages of the production processes; P innovative approaches"
    • Executive compensation linked to deforestation
    • Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Reporting on emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Disclosure of conservation activity
    • Disclosure of reforestation activity
    • Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
      Reduce emissions
      Yes
      0/0
      Is this target aligned with/verified by SBTi?: No

      Type of climate target: Other or unclear

      What is the target date for the company to achieve their climate target?: 2030
      "2030 Climate Target Scope 1 and 2 emissions: -46% vs. 2019 Scope 3 emissions: -25 % vs. 2020"
  • Commodity score
    15/90
    • Beef
      8/90
      • Commitment Strength
        0/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          0/9.5
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/6
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/7.5
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        8/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Not specified

          Other workers' rights commitments: Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces

          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          "To determine whether an activity can be considered sustainable, it must: [...] be exercised in accordance with the OECD Guiding Principles for Multinational Enterprises, the United Nations Guidelines on Business and Human Rights, including the Declaration of the International Labour Organization (ILO) on fundamental principles and rights at work, the eight fundamental conventions of the ILO, and the International Charter of Human Rights." "The International Labour Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work obliges all member states to respect and promote a number of principles and rights, classified under the following categories...the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; the elimination of forced or compulsory labour; the abolition of child labour;" "The social audits conducted at the suppliers, regardless of the framework used, ensure that there are no breaches of human rights or fundamental liberties – child labour or forced labour, discrimination, disciplinary practices, or serious shortcomings in the protection of health and safety."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          How many smallholders do they support, and what percentage does this represent in terms of their sourcing from smallholders?: Not specified

          What is the nature of that support?: Technical assistance/support; Education and training, Economic
          "Prioritising local sourcing and developing sustainable partnerships with SMEs and small producers The stores in all Auchan Retail countries are developing the supply of local products, grown and/or manufactured near its stores, via direct partnerships with small producers. They are responding to strong demand from local residents, who want to be able to buy products from their own region, both to support local jobs and to protect the environment through purchases that leave a smaller carbon footprint."
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          No commitment
          0/2
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm; Environmental harm
          "At the end of 2019, 94% of the initial instances of non-compliance revealed through audits have been resolved. The remainder is due to delays in validation by the competent bodies (necessary step to start the works), decisions to relocate factories in new buildings, as well as the time required for completion of all remediations. (especially in factories that have just joined the Accord)."
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Not specified
          "In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that the above materials sourced from wood or vegetable fibres are: [...] sourced in strict compliance with the rights of the indigenous peoples and rural communities to own and control the land under statutory or customary tenure, including their right to give or refuse to give their Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) to the proposed development of their land;"
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        0/56
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          No
          0/2
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/4
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Palm oil
      13/90
      • Commitment Strength
        4/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          4/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Credible certification scheme
            2/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Credible certification scheme
            2/6
            When was this commitment set?: 2020

            Which certification schemes are used?: RSPO
            "Auchan brand products are therefore designed on the basis of ambitious specifications and fully reflect the commitments formalised in the published responsible policies...no deforestation ingredients (focus on palm oil and soybeans)"[...]". Auchan Retail is committed to eliminating palm oil from all its own-brand products, which is a substance included in the company’s blacklist. When substitution is not possible, Auchan Retail has decided that it must be RSPO-certified"
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            If Other, specify: Only applies to Auchan Retail

            If no, what is excluded?: Product line
            "Auchan brand products are therefore designed on the basis of ambitious specifications and fully reflect the commitments formalised in the published responsible policies...no deforestation ingredients (focus on palm oil and soybeans)"[...]". Auchan Retail is committed to eliminating palm oil from all its own-brand products, which is a substance included in the company’s blacklist. When substitution is not possible, Auchan Retail has decided that it must be RSPO-certified"
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: If not substitution is not possible, RSPO certification
            "Several own-brand products contain palm oil as an ingredient. This ingredient presents risks related to deforestation, soil erosion, water pollution and working conditions in palm plantations. Auchan Retail is committed to eliminating palm oil from all its own-brand products, which is a substance included in the company’s blacklist. When substitution is not possible, Auchan Retail has decided that it must be RSPO-certified. This certifies that the palm oil that has been produced, processed and used in the products meets the very specific requirements of the RSPO in terms of Sustainable Development CSR, and that the volumes are traceable throughout the supply chain."
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: Current
            "Several own-brand products contain palm oil as an ingredient. This ingredient presents risks related to deforestation, soil erosion, water pollution and working conditions in palm plantations. Auchan Retail is committed to eliminating palm oil from all its own-brand products, which is a substance included in the company’s blacklist. When substitution is not possible, Auchan Retail has decided that it must be RSPO-certified. This certifies that the palm oil that has been produced, processed and used in the products meets the very specific requirements of the RSPO in terms of Sustainable Development CSR, and that the volumes are traceable throughout the supply chain."
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/7.5
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        8/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Not specified

          Other workers' rights commitments: Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces
          "To determine whether an activity can be considered sustainable, it must: [...] be exercised in accordance with the OECD Guiding Principles for Multinational Enterprises, the United Nations Guidelines on Business and Human Rights, including the Declaration of the International Labour Organization (ILO) on fundamental principles and rights at work, the eight fundamental conventions of the ILO, and the International Charter of Human Rights." "The International Labour Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work obliges all member states to respect and promote a number of principles and rights, classified under the following categories...the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; the elimination of forced or compulsory labour; the abolition of child labour;" "The social audits conducted at the suppliers, regardless of the framework used, ensure that there are no breaches of human rights or fundamental liberties – child labour or forced labour, discrimination, disciplinary practices, or serious shortcomings in the protection of health and safety."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          How many smallholders do they support, and what percentage does this represent in terms of their sourcing from smallholders?: Not specified

          What is the nature of that support?: Technical assistance/support; Education and training, Economic
          "Prioritising local sourcing and developing sustainable partnerships with SMEs and small producers The stores in all Auchan Retail countries are developing the supply of local products, grown and/or manufactured near its stores, via direct partnerships with small producers. They are responding to strong demand from local residents, who want to be able to buy products from their own region, both to support local jobs and to protect the environment through purchases that leave a smaller carbon footprint."
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          No commitment
          0/2
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm; Environmental harm
          "At the end of 2019, 94% of the initial instances of non-compliance revealed through audits have been resolved. The remainder is due to delays in validation by the competent bodies (necessary step to start the works), decisions to relocate factories in new buildings, as well as the time required for completion of all remediations. (especially in factories that have just joined the Accord)."
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Not specified
          "In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that the above materials sourced from wood or vegetable fibres are: [...] sourced in strict compliance with the rights of the indigenous peoples and rural communities to own and control the land under statutory or customary tenure, including their right to give or refuse to give their Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) to the proposed development of their land;"
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        2/56
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          No
          0/2
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/4
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: NA

          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: Yes

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: Breaching forest policy
          "If Auchan Retail finds that one of its suppliers is in breach of its forest policy, it will assess the incriminating elements and then take steps to remedy the situation. If the supplier fails to make the required improvements within the set time frame, or does not go far enough with such improvements, Auchan Retail reserves the right to reconsider its commercial relationship with that supplier."
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Pulp & Paper
      22/90
      • Commitment Strength
        9/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          4/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Protects priority forests (including High Conservation Value, High Carbon Stock, and peatlands)
            2/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Protects priority forests (including High Conservation Value, High Carbon Stock, and peatlands)
            2/6
            Type of sustainability commitment: Reduce the volume of virgin wood fibre used in paper and packaging products through usage of recycled content

            When was this commitment set?: 2020

            What paper/pulp product does their commitment apply to?: Paper products

            Which certification schemes are used?: FSC; PEFC

            Does the company have a commitment to the protection of other specific named ecosystems?: HCS; Peat
            "A partner of the Earthworm Foundation since 2011, Auchan Retail is committed to combating deforestation linked to the exploitation of raw materials, with a priority on wood products...In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that the above materials sourced from wood or vegetable fibres are...harvested in ways that do not pose a threat to high conservation value (HCV) zones, including peatland and Intact Forest Landscape (IFL) ecosystems; P harvested outside of High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests and zones where these forests have been converted into land for other crops and plantations;" "Auchan Retail applies the principles of eco-design to its own-brand products...It's commitments, made in 2018 are...On wood/paper/cardboard products and packaging: P 100% of products and packaging FSC/PEFC-certified in 2025; P Inclusion of recycled materials (at least 50%) when possible" "Percentage of FSC- or PEFC-certified wood/paper/cardboard products...2021...61%"
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            If no, what is excluded?: Product line

            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: Auchan retail products only
            "A partner of the Earthworm Foundation since 2011, Auchan Retail is committed to combating deforestation linked to the exploitation of raw materials, with a priority on wood products...In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that the above materials sourced from wood or vegetable fibres are...harvested in ways that do not pose a threat to high conservation value (HCV) zones, including peatland and Intact Forest Landscape (IFL) ecosystems; P harvested outside of High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests and zones where these forests have been converted into land for other crops and plantations;" "Auchan Retail applies the principles of eco-design to its own-brand products...It's commitments, made in 2018 are...On wood/paper/cardboard products and packaging: P 100% of products and packaging FSC/PEFC-certified in 2025; P Inclusion of recycled materials (at least 50%) when possible" "Percentage of FSC- or PEFC-certified wood/paper/cardboard products...2021...61%"
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: Aims to verify wood products do not pose threats to HCV or HCS zones, recycling and certification via FSC and PEFC
            "A partner of the Earthworm Foundation since 2011, Auchan Retail is committed to combating deforestation linked to the exploitation of raw materials, with a priority on wood products...In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that the above materials sourced from wood or vegetable fibres are...harvested in ways that do not pose a threat to high conservation value (HCV) zones, including peatland and Intact Forest Landscape (IFL) ecosystems; P harvested outside of High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests and zones where these forests have been converted into land for other crops and plantations;" "Auchan Retail applies the principles of eco-design to its own-brand products...It's commitments, made in 2018 are...On wood/paper/cardboard products and packaging: P 100% of products and packaging FSC/PEFC-certified in 2025; P Inclusion of recycled materials (at least 50%) when possible" "Percentage of FSC- or PEFC-certified wood/paper/cardboard products...2021...61%"
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: Current
            "A partner of the Earthworm Foundation since 2011, Auchan Retail is committed to combating deforestation linked to the exploitation of raw materials, with a priority on wood products...In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that the above materials sourced from wood or vegetable fibres are...harvested in ways that do not pose a threat to high conservation value (HCV) zones, including peatland and Intact Forest Landscape (IFL) ecosystems; P harvested outside of High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests and zones where these forests have been converted into land for other crops and plantations;" "Auchan Retail applies the principles of eco-design to its own-brand products...It's commitments, made in 2018 are...On wood/paper/cardboard products and packaging: P 100% of products and packaging FSC/PEFC-certified in 2025; P Inclusion of recycled materials (at least 50%) when possible" "Percentage of FSC- or PEFC-certified wood/paper/cardboard products...2021...61%"
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          6/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            When was this commitment set?: 2020
            "A partner of the Earthworm Foundation since 2011, AuchanRetail is committed to combating deforestation linked to theexploitation of raw materials, with a priority on wood products,including...traceable via the supply chain back to the original harvestingsource"
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: Commitment only applied to Auchan Retail

            If no, what is excluded?: Subsidiary

            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: Auchan Retail only
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: traceability to harvesting source
            "A partner of the Earthworm Foundation since 2011, Auchan Retail is committed to combating deforestation linked to the exploitation of raw materials, with a priority on wood products, including...traceable via the supply chain back to the original harvesting source"
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: Current
            "A partner of the Earthworm Foundation since 2011, AuchanRetail is committed to combating deforestation linked to theexploitation of raw materials, with a priority on wood products,including...traceable via the supply chain back to the original harvestingsource"
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        8/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          Other workers' rights commitments: Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Not specified
          "To determine whether an activity can be considered sustainable, it must: [...] be exercised in accordance with the OECD Guiding Principles for Multinational Enterprises, the United Nations Guidelines on Business and Human Rights, including the Declaration of the International Labour Organization (ILO) on fundamental principles and rights at work, the eight fundamental conventions of the ILO, and the International Charter of Human Rights." "The International Labour Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work obliges all member states to respect and promote a number of principles and rights, classified under the following categories...the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; the elimination of forced or compulsory labour; the abolition of child labour;" "The social audits conducted at the suppliers, regardless of the framework used, ensure that there are no breaches of human rights or fundamental liberties – child labour or forced labour, discrimination, disciplinary practices, or serious shortcomings in the protection of health and safety."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          What is the nature of that support?: Technical assistance/support; Education and training, Economic

          How many smallholders do they support, and what percentage does this represent in terms of their sourcing from smallholders?: Not specified
          "Prioritising local sourcing and developing sustainable partnerships with SMEs and small producers The stores in all Auchan Retail countries are developing the supply of local products, grown and/or manufactured near its stores, via direct partnerships with small producers. They are responding to strong demand from local residents, who want to be able to buy products from their own region, both to support local jobs and to protect the environment through purchases that leave a smaller carbon footprint."
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          No commitment
          0/2
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm; Environmental harm
          "At the end of 2019, 94% of the initial instances of non-compliance revealed through audits have been resolved. The remainder is due to delays in validation by the competent bodies (necessary step to start the works), decisions to relocate factories in new buildings, as well as the time required for completion of all remediations. (especially in factories that have just joined the Accord)."
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Not specified
          "In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that the above materials sourced from wood or vegetable fibres are: [...] sourced in strict compliance with the rights of the indigenous peoples and rural communities to own and control the land under statutory or customary tenure, including their right to give or refuse to give their Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) to the proposed development of their land;"
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        6/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          0/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          0/2
          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: 61%

          What methods are used for verification?: FSC and PEFC

          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: Not specified

          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: FSC and PEFC

          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: FSC and PEFC

          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: 61%
          "Percentage of FSC- or PEFC-certified wood/paper/cardboard products...2021...61%"
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          No
          0/2
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/4
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: No

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: NA

          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: Breaching forestry policy

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No
          “If Auchan Retail finds that one of its suppliers is in breach of its forestry policy, it will assess the incriminating elements and then take steps to remedy the situation. If the supplier fails to make the required improvements within the set time frame, or does not go far enough with such improvements, Auchan Retail reserves the right to end its commercial relationship with that supplier.”
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Soy
      14/90
      • Commitment Strength
        7/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          7/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Does the company commitment also explicitly apply to hidden/indirect soy?: No

            When was this commitment set?: 2020
            "Auchan Retail France has agreed with other retailers and three NGOs, Canopee, Mighty Earth and Earthworm, to support the “Manifesto to fight against imported deforestation linked to soybeans in France”. The objective for Auchan Retail France by 2025 is to have a guaranteed “zero deforestation” and “zero conversion” supply of soybeans, i.e. no expansion of the cultivation of soybeans into remarkable natural ecosystems;"
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: Auchan Retail France

            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: Auchan brand products only

            If no, what is excluded?: Subsidiary; Product line
            "Auchan Retail France has agreed with other retailers and three NGOs, Canopee, Mighty Earth and Earthworm, to support the “Manifesto to fight against imported deforestation linked to soybeans in France”. The objective for Auchan Retail France by 2025 is to have a guaranteed “zero deforestation” and “zero conversion” supply of soybeans, i.e. no expansion of the cultivation of soybeans into remarkable natural ecosystems;"
          • Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: NA
            "Auchan Retail France has agreed with other retailers and three NGOs, Canopee, Mighty Earth and Earthworm, to support the “Manifesto to fight against imported deforestation linked to soybeans in France”. The objective for Auchan Retail France by 2025 is to have a guaranteed “zero deforestation” and “zero conversion” supply of soybeans, i.e. no expansion of the cultivation of soybeans into remarkable natural ecosystems;"
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/7.5
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        8/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Not specified

          Other workers' rights commitments: Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces
          "To determine whether an activity can be considered sustainable, it must: [...] be exercised in accordance with the OECD Guiding Principles for Multinational Enterprises, the United Nations Guidelines on Business and Human Rights, including the Declaration of the International Labour Organization (ILO) on fundamental principles and rights at work, the eight fundamental conventions of the ILO, and the International Charter of Human Rights." "The International Labour Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work obliges all member states to respect and promote a number of principles and rights, classified under the following categories...the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; the elimination of forced or compulsory labour; the abolition of child labour;" "The social audits conducted at the suppliers, regardless of the framework used, ensure that there are no breaches of human rights or fundamental liberties – child labour or forced labour, discrimination, disciplinary practices, or serious shortcomings in the protection of health and safety."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          What is the nature of that support?: Technical assistance/support; Education and training, Economic

          How many smallholders do they support, and what percentage does this represent in terms of their sourcing from smallholders?: Not specified
          "Prioritising local sourcing and developing sustainable partnerships with SMEs and small producers The stores in all Auchan Retail countries are developing the supply of local products, grown and/or manufactured near its stores, via direct partnerships with small producers. They are responding to strong demand from local residents, who want to be able to buy products from their own region, both to support local jobs and to protect the environment through purchases that leave a smaller carbon footprint."
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          No commitment
          0/2
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm; Environmental harm
          "At the end of 2019, 94% of the initial instances of non-compliance revealed through audits have been resolved. The remainder is due to delays in validation by the competent bodies (necessary step to start the works), decisions to relocate factories in new buildings, as well as the time required for completion of all remediations. (especially in factories that have just joined the Accord)."
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Not specified
          "In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that the above materials sourced from wood or vegetable fibres are: [...] sourced in strict compliance with the rights of the indigenous peoples and rural communities to own and control the land under statutory or customary tenure, including their right to give or refuse to give their Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) to the proposed development of their land;"
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        0/56
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          No
          0/2
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/4
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Timber *
      22/90
      • Commitment Strength
        9/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          4/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Protects priority forests (including High Conservation Value, High Carbon Stock, and peatlands)
            2/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Protects priority forests (including High Conservation Value, High Carbon Stock, and peatlands)
            2/6
            Does the company have a commitment to the protection of other specific named ecosystems?: HCS; Peat

            When was this commitment set?: 2020

            Which certification schemes are used?: FSC; PEFC
            "A partner of the Earthworm Foundation since 2011, Auchan Retail is committed to combating deforestation linked to the exploitation of raw materials, with a priority on wood products...In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that the above materials sourced from wood or vegetable fibres are...harvested in ways that do not pose a threat to high conservation value (HCV) zones, including peatland and Intact Forest Landscape (IFL) ecosystems; P harvested outside of High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests and zones where these forests have been converted into land for other crops and plantations;" "Auchan Retail applies the principles of eco-design to its own-brand products...It's commitments, made in 2018 are...On wood/paper/cardboard products and packaging: P 100% of products and packaging FSC/PEFC-certified in 2025; P Inclusion of recycled materials (at least 50%) when possible" "Percentage of FSC- or PEFC-certified wood/paper/cardboard products...2021...61%"
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            If no, what is excluded?: Product line

            If Other, specify: Auchan retail
            "A partner of the Earthworm Foundation since 2011, Auchan Retail is committed to combating deforestation linked to the exploitation of raw materials, with a priority on wood products...In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that the above materials sourced from wood or vegetable fibres are...harvested in ways that do not pose a threat to high conservation value (HCV) zones, including peatland and Intact Forest Landscape (IFL) ecosystems; P harvested outside of High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests and zones where these forests have been converted into land for other crops and plantations;" "Auchan Retail applies the principles of eco-design to its own-brand products...It's commitments, made in 2018 are...On wood/paper/cardboard products and packaging: P 100% of products and packaging FSC/PEFC-certified in 2025; P Inclusion of recycled materials (at least 50%) when possible" "Percentage of FSC- or PEFC-certified wood/paper/cardboard products...2021...61%"
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: Not specified
            "A partner of the Earthworm Foundation since 2011, Auchan Retail is committed to combating deforestation linked to the exploitation of raw materials, with a priority on wood products...In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that the above materials sourced from wood or vegetable fibres are...harvested in ways that do not pose a threat to high conservation value (HCV) zones, including peatland and Intact Forest Landscape (IFL) ecosystems; P harvested outside of High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests and zones where these forests have been converted into land for other crops and plantations;" "Auchan Retail applies the principles of eco-design to its own-brand products...It's commitments, made in 2018 are...On wood/paper/cardboard products and packaging: P 100% of products and packaging FSC/PEFC-certified in 2025; P Inclusion of recycled materials (at least 50%) when possible" "Percentage of FSC- or PEFC-certified wood/paper/cardboard products...2021...61%"
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: current
            "A partner of the Earthworm Foundation since 2011, Auchan Retail is committed to combating deforestation linked to the exploitation of raw materials, with a priority on wood products...In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that the above materials sourced from wood or vegetable fibres are...harvested in ways that do not pose a threat to high conservation value (HCV) zones, including peatland and Intact Forest Landscape (IFL) ecosystems; P harvested outside of High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests and zones where these forests have been converted into land for other crops and plantations;" "Auchan Retail applies the principles of eco-design to its own-brand products...It's commitments, made in 2018 are...On wood/paper/cardboard products and packaging: P 100% of products and packaging FSC/PEFC-certified in 2025; P Inclusion of recycled materials (at least 50%) when possible" "Percentage of FSC- or PEFC-certified wood/paper/cardboard products...2021...61%"
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          6/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            When was this commitment set?: 2020
            "A partner of the Earthworm Foundation since 2011, AuchanRetail is committed to combating deforestation linked to theexploitation of raw materials, with a priority on wood products,including...traceable via the supply chain back to the original harvestingsource"
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: Commitment only applies to Auchan Retail

            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: Auchan Retail

            If no, what is excluded?: Product line
            "A partner of the Earthworm Foundation since 2011, AuchanRetail is committed to combating deforestation linked to theexploitation of raw materials, with a priority on wood products,including...traceable via the supply chain back to the original harvestingsource"
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: Not specified
            "A partner of the Earthworm Foundation since 2011, Auchan Retail is committed to combating deforestation linked to the exploitation of raw materials, with a priority on wood products, including...traceable via the supply chain back to the original harvesting source"
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: Current
            "A partner of the Earthworm Foundation since 2011, Auchan Retail is committed to combating deforestation linked to the exploitation of raw materials, with a priority on wood products,including...traceable via the supply chain back to the original harvesting source"
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        8/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          Other workers' rights commitments: Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Not specified
          "To determine whether an activity can be considered sustainable, it must: [...] be exercised in accordance with the OECD Guiding Principles for Multinational Enterprises, the United Nations Guidelines on Business and Human Rights, including the Declaration of the International Labour Organization (ILO) on fundamental principles and rights at work, the eight fundamental conventions of the ILO, and the International Charter of Human Rights." "The International Labour Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work obliges all member states to respect and promote a number of principles and rights, classified under the following categories...the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; the elimination of forced or compulsory labour; the abolition of child labour;" "The social audits conducted at the suppliers, regardless of the framework used, ensure that there are no breaches of human rights or fundamental liberties – child labour or forced labour, discrimination, disciplinary practices, or serious shortcomings in the protection of health and safety."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          What is the nature of that support?: Technical assistance/support; Education and training, Economic

          How many smallholders do they support, and what percentage does this represent in terms of their sourcing from smallholders?: Not specified
          "Prioritising local sourcing and developing sustainable partnerships with SMEs and small producers The stores in all Auchan Retail countries are developing the supply of local products, grown and/or manufactured near its stores, via direct partnerships with small producers. They are responding to strong demand from local residents, who want to be able to buy products from their own region, both to support local jobs and to protect the environment through purchases that leave a smaller carbon footprint."
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          No commitment
          0/2
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm; Environmental harm
          "At the end of 2019, 94% of the initial instances of non-compliance revealed through audits have been resolved. The remainder is due to delays in validation by the competent bodies (necessary step to start the works), decisions to relocate factories in new buildings, as well as the time required for completion of all remediations. (especially in factories that have just joined the Accord)."
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Not specified
          "In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that the above materials sourced from wood or vegetable fibres are: [...] sourced in strict compliance with the rights of the indigenous peoples and rural communities to own and control the land under statutory or customary tenure, including their right to give or refuse to give their Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) to the proposed development of their land;"
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        6/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          0/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          0/2
          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: 61%

          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: FSC and PEFC

          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: Not specified

          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: 61%

          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: FSC and PEFC

          What methods are used for verification?: FSC and PEFC
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          No
          0/2
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/4
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: Breaching forest policy

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: No

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No

          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: NA
          “If Auchan Retail finds that one of its suppliers is in breach of its forestry policy, it will assess the incriminating elements and then take steps to remedy the situation. If the supplier fails to make the required improvements within the set time frame, or does not go far enough with such improvements, Auchan Retail reserves the right to end its commercial relationship with that supplier.”
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
  • * commodity scores for which a company is not a powerbroker are given half the weighting of other commodities in total scores

  • Commitment strength
    5/17
    Avg. score
  • Implementation and Reporting
    2/56
    Avg. score
  • Associated Human Rights Abuses
    8/17
    Avg. score

Profile

Association Familiale Mulliez (AFM) is a holding company for the businesses owned by the Mulliez family. Subsidiaries include Auchan Holding which is one of the largest food retailers in the world and has hypermarkets and supermarkets in several countries, as well as operating a furniture and interior design chain in France. AFM also own restaurants including Carluccio's and Giraffe Restaurants, home improvement companies including Leroy Merlin and fashion brands including Orsay. Through its operations the company is exposed to several forest risk commodities. Association Familiale Mulliez (AFM) is selected as a powerbroker for palm oil, soy, beef and paper packaging and is also assessed for its exposure to timber.

Sector
Industry sector 
Food Retail, Furniture & flooring, Home improvement
Segments
Retailer
HQ
HQ 
France
Company Type
Company type 
CO
Collective Commitments
Consumer Goods Forum member
New York Declaration on Forests signatory

Top Brands

Agapes, Kiabi, Jules, Orsay, Tape a l'Oeil

How we assess the Forest 500

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