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  • Overall approach
    2/12
    • Overarching commitment on deforestation
      0/4
      Commodity-specific commitment - commitment that does not apply to all of the commodities the company is exposed to
      0/4
      Commodities (if applicable): Palm oil; Timber; Pulp & Paper
       "Given the complexity involved in fulfilling its “zerodeforestation” ambition and the constant emergence of newissues, Auchan Retail is working with interested parties andexperts to better understand their needs and aspirations andto come up with suitable ways to move forward together [...] This policy has been focusing on products derived from wood where the ability to take action andseek specialised expertise are greatest: charcoal, palmoil, paper (stationery, toilet paper, disposable products,documentation), and home furniture and garden furniture.As part of its forest policy, Auchan Retail expects its suppliersto ensure and verify that the above materials sourced fromwood or vegetable fibres are:• Legally harvested, purchased, transported and exportedfrom their country of origin;• Traceable via the supply chain back to the originalharvesting source;• Harvested in ways that do not pose a threat to highconservation value (HCV) zones, including peatland andIntact Forest Landscape (IFL) ecosystems;• Harvested outside of High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests andzones where these forests have been converted into landfor other crops and plantations"
      Open source document
    • Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
      0/1
    • Awareness of the value of forests
      1/1
      Yes
      1/1
       "Forests are vital for humans as they makeup 30% of the planet’s surface, house 80% of the world’sbiodiversity and provide a home and a living for 350,000people. Poor forest management and the growing demandfor forest resources are threatening rainforests and peatlandsas well as zones with a high conservation value (HCV)."
      Open source document
    • Deforestation as a business risk
      1/1
      Yes
      1/1
      Does the company recognise the risk as financial, operational, competition, reputational, or other? Please detail.: Operational
      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. 
      Open source document
    • High-level management of deforestion
      0/1
    • Executive compensation linked to deforestation
    • Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
      0/2
    • Reporting on emissions from land-use change
      0/2
    • Disclosure of conservation activity
    • Disclosure of reforestation activity
    • Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
  • Commodity score
    24/88
    • Beef
      10/88
      • Commitment Strength
        0/20
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          0/11
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/8
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            No target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/9
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/5.3
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            No target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Social Considerations
        8/18
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          "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: P the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; P the elimination of forced or compulsory labour; P the abolition of child labour; P the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. Auchan Holding’s companies base their policies and actions on compliance with this declaration."  
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          4/4
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          4/4
          What is the nature of that support?: Economic; Other

          How many smallholders do they support, and what percentage does this represent in terms of their sourcing from smallholders?: Not specified

          If Other, specify here: Inclusion of small producers in supply chain for supermarkets
          “Prioritising local sourcing and developing sustainable partnerships with SMEs and small producers: The hypermarkets and supermarkets in all Auchan Retail countries are developing the supply of local products, grown and/or manufactured near the stores, via direct partnerships with small producers. They respond 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.”
          Open source document
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          No commitment
          0/4
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/2
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/4
        • Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          No
      • Reporting and Implementation
        2/50
        • Reporting against commitments
          0/3
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            No
            0/2.5
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/2.5
        • Reporting is independently verified
          0/2
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            No
            0/1.5
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/1.5
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/2
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          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
          No reporting
          0/2
        • Report verified volumes of commodity
          No disclosure
          0/6
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, commit to monitoring compliance with labour/worker rights
          2/4
          Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, commit to monitoring compliance with labour/worker rights
          2/4
          "The responsible sourcing policy requires suppliers to meet quality and labour-related demands from the time they are listed. Suppliers are therefore subject to audit before they can be listed. [...] Number of internal labour audits carried out in 2016, 537 of which 85 at importer sites [...] Auchan Retail also monitors production at supplier sites. The people working in the sourcing office draw on the findings of each audit to shape improvement strategies with the supplier and their production site(s). Corrective action plans are checked in a follow-up audit."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          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
      30/88
      • Commitment Strength
        12/20
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          3/8
          • Commitment details
            Credible certification scheme
            2/6
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Credible certification scheme
            2/6
            Which certification schemes are used?: RSPO
            "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" 
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
            If no, what is excluded?: Subsidary
            Only applies to Auchan Retail (a subsidiary)
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            0.7/0.7
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            0.7/0.7
            "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" 
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            "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" 
            Open source document
        • Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
          4/5
          • Commitment details
            Yes
            3/3
            Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
            Yes
            3/3
            Type of commitment: HCS; Peat
            "Auchan Retail’s stores decided in 2012 to substitute palm oil in own-brand products whenever possible.So far, half of the lines containing palm oil (around 400 products) have been reformulated. Whenever palm oilcannot be replaced, suppliers have been asked to use traceable oil that is produced:- In accordance with laws and regulations;- In such a way as to protect High Conservation Value Areas (HCVAs);- After first obtaining the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) of local populations;- In a manner that safeguards all peatlands;- In a manner that protects High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests." "Aspalm oil is an ingredient and not a raw material sold as is,Auchan Retail does not work directly with the producers andrefiners. As the issue is important, the Company hasnevertheless committed to: substituting this ingredient, whenever possible in the recipesof its own-brand products and catering range; using RSPO certified palm oil if substitution provesimpossible."
            Open source document
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
            If no, what is excluded?: Subsidary
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            0.7/0.7
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            0.7/0.7
            "Auchan Retail’s stores decided in 2012 to substitute palm oil in own-brand products whenever possible.So far, half of the lines containing palm oil (around 400 products) have been reformulated. Whenever palm oilcannot be replaced, suppliers have been asked to use traceable oil that is produced:- In accordance with laws and regulations;- In such a way as to protect High Conservation Value Areas (HCVAs);- After first obtaining the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) of local populations;- In a manner that safeguards all peatlands;- In a manner that protects High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests." "Aspalm oil is an ingredient and not a raw material sold as is,Auchan Retail does not work directly with the producers andrefiners. As the issue is important, the Company hasnevertheless committed to: substituting this ingredient, whenever possible in the recipesof its own-brand products and catering range; using RSPO certified palm oil if substitution provesimpossible."
            Open source document
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            "Auchan Retail’s stores decided in 2012 to substitute palm oil in own-brand products whenever possible.So far, half of the lines containing palm oil (around 400 products) have been reformulated. Whenever palm oilcannot be replaced, suppliers have been asked to use traceable oil that is produced:- In accordance with laws and regulations;- In such a way as to protect High Conservation Value Areas (HCVAs);- After first obtaining the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) of local populations;- In a manner that safeguards all peatlands;- In a manner that protects High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests." "Aspalm oil is an ingredient and not a raw material sold as is,Auchan Retail does not work directly with the producers andrefiners. As the issue is important, the Company hasnevertheless committed to: substituting this ingredient, whenever possible in the recipesof its own-brand products and catering range; using RSPO certified palm oil if substitution provesimpossible."
            Open source document
            Open source document
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          5/6
          • Commitment details
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
             "TFT (an international non-profit organisation that works to improve supply chains and tackle deforestation), in particular, has been working with Auchan Retail since 2011 to help it implement its forestry policy and make constant improvements. This policy has focused on products derived from wood where the ability to take action and seek ad hoc expertise are greatest: i.e. charcoal, palm oil [...] As part of its forestry policy [...] P traceable via the supply chain back to the original harvesting source"
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
            If no, what is excluded?: Subsidary
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            0.7/0.7
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            0.7/0.7
            "TFT (an international non-profit organisation that works to improve supply chains and tackle deforestation), in particular, has been working with Auchan Retail since 2011 to help it implement its forestry policy and make constant improvements. This policy has focused on products derived from wood where the ability to take action and seek ad hoc expertise are greatest: i.e. charcoal, palm oil [...] As part of its forestry policy [...] P traceable via the supply chain back to the original harvesting source"
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            "TFT (an international non-profit organisation that works to improve supply chains and tackle deforestation), in particular, has been working with Auchan Retail since 2011 to help it implement its forestry policy and make constant improvements. This policy has focused on products derived from wood where the ability to take action and seek ad hoc expertise are greatest: i.e. charcoal, palm oil [...] As part of its forestry policy [...] P traceable via the supply chain back to the original harvesting source"
            Open source document
      • Social Considerations
        12/18
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Details of commitment: Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          "This policy has focused on products derived from wood where the ability to take action and seek ad hoc expertise are greatest: i.e. charcoal, palm oil, paper (stationery,toilet paper, disposable products, documentation), and homefurniture and garden furniture.As part of its forestry policy, Auchan Retail expects its suppliersto ensure and verify that the above materials sourced fromwood or vegetable fibres are: [...] sourced in compliance with the rights and safety of workers,without forced or child labour and without discrimination.The workers must have freedom of association."
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          4/4
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          4/4
          What is the nature of that support?: Economic; Other

          If Other, specify here: Inclusion of small producers in supply chain for supermarkets

          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 hypermarkets and supermarkets in all Auchan Retail countries are developing the supply of local products, grown and/or manufactured near the stores, via direct partnerships with small producers. They respond 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.”
          Open source document
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          No commitment
          0/4
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/2
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to securing FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          4/4
          Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to securing FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          4/4
          “Since 2014, whenever palm oil cannot be replaced, suppliers have been asked to use traceable oil that is produced: in accordance with laws and regulations, In such a way as to protect High Conservation Value Areas (HCVAs), after first obtaining the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) of local populations" 
          Open source document
        • Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          No
      • Reporting and Implementation
        6/50
        • Reporting against commitments
          0/2
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            No
            0/1.7
          • Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
            No
            0/1.7
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/1.7
        • Reporting is independently verified
          0/1
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            No
            0/1
          • Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
            No
            0/1
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/1
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/2
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          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
          No reporting
          0/2
        • Report verified volumes of commodity
          No disclosure
          0/6
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, commit to monitoring compliance with labour/worker rights
          2/4
          Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, commit to monitoring compliance with labour/worker rights
          2/4
          "The responsible sourcing policy requires suppliers to meet quality and labour-related demands from the time they are listed. Suppliers are therefore subject to audit before they can be listed. [...] Number of internal labour audits carried out in 2016, 537 of which 85 at importer sites [...] Auchan Retail also monitors production at supplier sites. The people working in the sourcing office draw on the findings of each audit to shape improvement strategies with the supplier and their production site(s). Corrective action plans are checked in a follow-up audit."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          3/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          3/4
          Details of monitoring: Using internal monitoring and verification systems

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 100%

          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: 100%

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Annually 
          "Auchan Retail will issue notice or reminders of each of these measures to all of its suppliers of wood products. It will thus be able to demand proof of the legality and traceability of the products by reference to their respective risk assessments, which will be reassessed each year based on the criteria set out in the previous paragraph [the forestry policy]".
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          1/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          1/2
          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: Not specified

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: Yes

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: Non compliance with forest policy
          “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.”
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Pulp & Paper
      33/88
      • Commitment Strength
        13/20
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          5/8
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            "Auchan Retail is committed to fighting deforestation linked to the exploitation of raw materials with a high priority on wood products including: ... - papers: writing, hygiene, disposables and publications; - indoor and garden furniture. In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that raw materials containing wood or plant fiber are: legally harvested, purchased, transported and exported from their countries of origin; - traceable through the supply chain to the source of original harvest; - harvested so that they do not threaten the environment high conservation value (HCV), including peatland ecosystems and intact forest landscapes (IFL); - harvested outside natural forests with a high concentration of carbon (HCS) and outside areas where these forests are converted to other crops and plantations; ..."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
            If no, what is excluded?: Subsidary
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            0.7/0.7
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            0.7/0.7
            "Auchan Retail is committed to fighting deforestation linked to the exploitation of raw materials with a high priority on wood products including: ... - papers: writing, hygiene, disposables and publications; - indoor and garden furniture. In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that raw materials containing wood or plant fiber are: legally harvested, purchased, transported and exported from their countries of origin; - traceable through the supply chain to the source of original harvest; - harvested so that they do not threaten the environment high conservation value (HCV), including peatland ecosystems and intact forest landscapes (IFL); - harvested outside natural forests with a high concentration of carbon (HCS) and outside areas where these forests are converted to other crops and plantations; ..."
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            "Auchan Retail is committed to fighting deforestation linked to the exploitation of raw materials with a high priority on wood products including: ... - papers: writing, hygiene, disposables and publications; - indoor and garden furniture. In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that raw materials containing wood or plant fiber are: legally harvested, purchased, transported and exported from their countries of origin; - traceable through the supply chain to the source of original harvest; - harvested so that they do not threaten the environment high conservation value (HCV), including peatland ecosystems and intact forest landscapes (IFL); - harvested outside natural forests with a high concentration of carbon (HCS) and outside areas where these forests are converted to other crops and plantations; ..."
            Open source document
        • Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
          3/5
          • Commitment details
            Yes
            3/3
            Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
            Yes
            3/3
            Type of commitment: Recycled content; Reduction of material inputs
            "here are two key commitments for Auchan Retail’s non-food offer by 2025: Reduce all packaging by 50% -[...] Any supplier who wants to work with Auchan Retail now has to sign up to conserving the world’s forests – it’s a non-negotiable clause in our contract specifications" [...] "In Spain, Auchan Retail offers its customers a wide range of bags. There is a green bag, made from 100% recycled material which offers numerous possibilities for re-use, as well as a paper bag manufactured in Spain from 30% recycled fibre and 70% FSC-certified virgin fiber."
            Open source document
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
            If no, what is excluded?: Product line; Location
          • Target date
            2025
            0.3/0.7
            Target date
            2025
            0.3/0.7
            "here are two key commitments for Auchan Retail’s non-food offer by 2025: Reduce all packaging by 50% -[...] Any supplier who wants to work with Auchan Retail now has to sign up to conserving the world’s forests – it’s a non-negotiable clause in our contract specifications" [...] "In Spain, Auchan Retail offers its customers a wide range of bags. There is a green bag, made from 100% recycled material which offers numerous possibilities for re-use, as well as a paper bag manufactured in Spain from 30% recycled fibre and 70% FSC-certified virgin fiber."
            Open source document
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.3
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          5/6
          • Commitment details
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            "TFT (an international non-profit organisation that works to improve supply chains and tackle deforestation), in particular, has been working with Auchan Retail since 2011 to help it implement its forestry policy and make constant improvements. This policy has focused on products derived from wood where the ability to take action and seek ad hoc expertise are greatest: i.e. (stationery, toilet paper, disposable products, documentation), and home furniture and garden furniture [...] As part of its forestry policy [...] P traceable via the supply chain back to the original harvesting source"
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
            If no, what is excluded?: Subsidary
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            0.7/0.7
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            0.7/0.7
            "TFT (an international non-profit organisation that works to improve supply chains and tackle deforestation), in particular, has been working with Auchan Retail since 2011 to help it implement its forestry policy and make constant improvements. This policy has focused on products derived from wood where the ability to take action and seek ad hoc expertise are greatest: i.e. (stationery, toilet paper, disposable products, documentation), and home furniture and garden furniture [...] As part of its forestry policy [...] P traceable via the supply chain back to the original harvesting source"
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            "TFT (an international non-profit organisation that works to improve supply chains and tackle deforestation), in particular, has been working with Auchan Retail since 2011 to help it implement its forestry policy and make constant improvements. This policy has focused on products derived from wood where the ability to take action and seek ad hoc expertise are greatest: i.e. (stationery, toilet paper, disposable products, documentation), and home furniture and garden furniture [...] As part of its forestry policy [...] P traceable via the supply chain back to the original harvesting source"
            Open source document
      • Social Considerations
        12/18
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          "This policy has focused on products derived from wood where the ability to take action and seek ad hoc expertise are greatest: i.e. charcoal, palm oil, paper (stationery, toilet paper, disposable products, documentation), and home furniture and garden furniture. As part of its forestry policy, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that the above materials sourced from wood or vegetable fibres are: [...] sourced in compliance with the rights and safety of workers, without forced or child labour and without discrimination. The workers must have freedom of association."
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          4/4
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          4/4
          How many smallholders do they support, and what percentage does this represent in terms of their sourcing from smallholders?: Not specified

          If Other, specify here: Inclusion of small producers in supply chain for supermarkets

          What is the nature of that support?: Economic; Other
          “Prioritising local sourcing and developing sustainable partnerships with SMEs and small producers: The hypermarkets and supermarkets in all Auchan Retail countries are developing the supply of local products, grown and/or manufactured near the stores, via direct partnerships with small producers. They respond 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.”
          Open source document
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          No commitment
          0/4
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/2
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to securing FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          4/4
          Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to securing FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          4/4
           "As part of its forest policy, Auchan Retail expects its suppliersto ensure and verify that the above materials sourced fromwood or vegetable fibres are: [...] Sourced in strict compliance with the rights of theindigenous peoples and rural communities to own andcontrol 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 proposeddevelopment of their land"
          Open source document
        • Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          No
      • Reporting and Implementation
        8/50
        • Reporting against commitments
          0/2
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            No
            0/1.7
          • Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
            Yes, for partial or unclear commodity exposure
            0.8/1.7
            Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
            Yes, for partial or unclear commodity exposure
            0.8/1.7
            "In Spain, Auchan Retail offers its customers a wide range of bags. There is a green bag, made from 100% recycled material which offers numerous possibilities for re-use, as well as a paper bag manufactured in Spain from 30% recycled fibre and 70% FSC-certified virgin fiber."
            Open source document
            Open source document
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/1.7
        • Reporting is independently verified
          0/1
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            No
            0/1
          • Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
            No
            0/1
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/1
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/2
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
          Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
          What initiatives does the company participate in?: Earthworm Foundation

          What is the nature of that participation?: Providing technical capacity
          ""Partner of EarthWorm Foundation since 2011, Auchan Retail is committed to fighting deforestation linked to the exploitation of raw materials with a high priority on wood products."
          Open source document
        • 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
          No reporting
          0/2
        • Report verified volumes of commodity
          No disclosure
          0/6
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, commit to monitoring compliance with labour/worker rights
          2/4
          Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, commit to monitoring compliance with labour/worker rights
          2/4
          "The responsible sourcing policy requires suppliers to meet quality and labour-related demands from the time they are listed. Suppliers are therefore subject to audit before they can be listed. [...] Number of internal labour audits carried out in 2016, 537 of which 85 at importer sites [...] Auchan Retail also monitors production at supplier sites. The people working in the sourcing office draw on the findings of each audit to shape improvement strategies with the supplier and their production site(s). Corrective action plans are checked in a follow-up audit."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          3/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          3/4
          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Annually

          Details of monitoring: Using internal monitoring and verification systems

          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: 100%

          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: 100%

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 100%
          "Auchan Retail will issue notice or reminders of each of these measures to all of its suppliers of wood products. It will thus be able to demand proof of the legality and traceability of the products by reference to their respective risk assessments, which will be reassessed each year based on the criteria set out in the previous paragraph [the forestry policy]".
          Open source document
        • 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 engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: Yes

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: Non compliance with forest policy

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: Not specified
          “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.”
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Soy
      18/88
      • Commitment Strength
        4/20
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          5/11
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            5.3/8
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Zero-gross deforestation
            5.3/8
            (For downstream soy companies only) Does the company commitment also explicitly apply to hidden/indirect soy?: Yes
            "Based on the risk mapping, the business plan and the responsibilities of the Indirect Purchasing Department, four priority objectives have been defined: [...] fight against deforestation (soybeans, wood pulp, palm oil)" 
            Open source document
          • 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?: Subsidary
          • Target date
            No target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/9
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/5.3
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            No target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Social Considerations
        8/18
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          "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: P the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; P the elimination of forced or compulsory labour; P the abolition of child labour; P the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. Auchan Holding’s companies base their policies and actions on compliance with this declaration."
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          4/4
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          4/4
          What is the nature of that support?: Economic; Other

          How many smallholders do they support, and what percentage does this represent in terms of their sourcing from smallholders?: Not specified

          If Other, specify here: Inclusion of small producers in supply chain for supermarkets
          “Prioritising local sourcing and developing sustainable partnerships with SMEs and small producers: The hypermarkets and supermarkets in all Auchan Retail countries are developing the supply of local products, grown and/or manufactured near the stores, via direct partnerships with small producers. They respond 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.”
          Open source document
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          No commitment
          0/4
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/2
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/4
        • Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          No
      • Reporting and Implementation
        5/50
        • Reporting against commitments
          0/3
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            No
            0/2.5
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/2.5
        • Reporting is independently verified
          0/2
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            No
            0/1.5
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/1.5
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/2
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          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
          No reporting
          0/2
        • Report verified volumes of commodity
          No disclosure
          0/6
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, commit to monitoring compliance with labour/worker rights
          2/4
          Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, commit to monitoring compliance with labour/worker rights
          2/4
          "The responsible sourcing policy requires suppliers to meet quality and labour-related demands from the time they are listed. Suppliers are therefore subject to audit before they can be listed. [...] Number of internal labour audits carried out in 2016, 537 of which 85 at importer sites [...] Auchan Retail also monitors production at supplier sites. The people working in the sourcing office draw on the findings of each audit to shape improvement strategies with the supplier and their production site(s). Corrective action plans are checked in a follow-up audit."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          3/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          3/4
          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Annually

          Details of monitoring: Using internal monitoring and verification systems
          "Environmental auditing These audits, which are part of a progress approach for the plants concerned, are conducted according to the environmental audit framework of the Initiative for Compliance and Sustainability (ICS). They aim is to ensure compliance with certain environmental standards by Auchan Retail suppliers, following their listing. These audits make it possible to check in particular the compliance of the factories with regard to: − environmental management system; − energy consumption; − water consumption; − used water treatment and effluent; − emissions release into the air; − waste management; − pollution prevention and hazardous and potentially hazardous substances; − emergency response management. ... In addition to the environmental audits carried out on tier one sites in 2018 and 2019, the approach was extended in 2020 to tier two sites. It is in this context that 20 environmental audits were carried out on tier two plants (15 in Bangladesh and five in China)."
          Open source document
        • 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 *
      35/88
      • Commitment Strength
        11/20
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          7/11
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            5.3/8
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Zero-gross deforestation
            5.3/8
            "Auchan Retail is committed to fighting deforestation linked to the exploitation of raw materials with a high priority on wood products including: ... - papers: writing, hygiene, disposables and publications; - indoor and garden furniture. In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that raw materials containing wood or plant fiber are: legally harvested, purchased, transported and exported from their countries of origin; - traceable through the supply chain to the source of original harvest; - harvested so that they do not threaten the environment high conservation value (HCV), including peatland ecosystems and intact forest landscapes (IFL); - harvested outside natural forests with a high concentration of carbon (HCS) and outside areas where these forests are converted to other crops and plantations; ..."
            Open source document
          • 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?: Subsidary
            Only applies to Auchan Retail, a subsidiary
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            "Auchan Retail is committed to fighting deforestation linked to the exploitation of raw materials with a high priority on wood products including: ... - papers: writing, hygiene, disposables and publications; - indoor and garden furniture. In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that raw materials containing wood or plant fiber are: legally harvested, purchased, transported and exported from their countries of origin; - traceable through the supply chain to the source of original harvest; - harvested so that they do not threaten the environment high conservation value (HCV), including peatland ecosystems and intact forest landscapes (IFL); - harvested outside natural forests with a high concentration of carbon (HCS) and outside areas where these forests are converted to other crops and plantations; ..."
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.5/0.5
            "Auchan Retail is committed to fighting deforestation linked to the exploitation of raw materials with a high priority on wood products including: ... - papers: writing, hygiene, disposables and publications; - indoor and garden furniture. In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that raw materials containing wood or plant fiber are: legally harvested, purchased, transported and exported from their countries of origin; - traceable through the supply chain to the source of original harvest; - harvested so that they do not threaten the environment high conservation value (HCV), including peatland ecosystems and intact forest landscapes (IFL); - harvested outside natural forests with a high concentration of carbon (HCS) and outside areas where these forests are converted to other crops and plantations; ..."
            Open source document
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          7/9
          • Commitment details
            Traces to Point of production
            5.3/5.3
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Traces to Point of production
            5.3/5.3
            "TFT (an international non-profit organisation that works to improve supply chains and tackle deforestation), in particular, has been working with Auchan Retail since 2011 to help it implement its forestry policy and make constant improvements. This policy has focused on products derived from wood where the ability to take action and seek ad hoc expertise are greatest: i.e. (stationery, toilet paper, disposable products, documentation), and home furniture and garden furniture [...] As part of its forestry policy [...] P traceable via the supply chain back to the original harvesting source"
            Open source document
          • 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?: Subsidary
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            "TFT (an international non-profit organisation that works to improve supply chains and tackle deforestation), in particular, has been working with Auchan Retail since 2011 to help it implement its forestry policy and make constant improvements. This policy has focused on products derived from wood where the ability to take action and seek ad hoc expertise are greatest: i.e. (stationery, toilet paper, disposable products, documentation), and home furniture and garden furniture [...] As part of its forestry policy [...] P traceable via the supply chain back to the original harvesting source"
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.5/0.5
            "TFT (an international non-profit organisation that works to improve supply chains and tackle deforestation), in particular, has been working with Auchan Retail since 2011 to help it implement its forestry policy and make constant improvements. This policy has focused on products derived from wood where the ability to take action and seek ad hoc expertise are greatest: i.e. (stationery, toilet paper, disposable products, documentation), and home furniture and garden furniture [...] As part of its forestry policy [...] P traceable via the supply chain back to the original harvesting source"
            Open source document
      • Social Considerations
        12/18
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Details of commitment: Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          "This policy has focused on products derived from wood where the ability to take action and seek ad hoc expertise are greatest: i.e. charcoal, palm oil, paper (stationery,toilet paper, disposable products, documentation), and homefurniture and garden furniture.As part of its forestry policy, Auchan Retail expects its suppliersto ensure and verify that the above materials sourced fromwood or vegetable fibres are: [...] sourced in compliance with the rights and safety of workers,without forced or child labour and without discrimination.The workers must have freedom of association."
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          4/4
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          4/4
          How many smallholders do they support, and what percentage does this represent in terms of their sourcing from smallholders?: Not specified

          If Other, specify here: Inclusion of small producers in supply chain for supermarkets

          What is the nature of that support?: Economic; Other
          “Prioritising local sourcing and developing sustainable partnerships with SMEs and small producers: The hypermarkets and supermarkets in all Auchan Retail countries are developing the supply of local products, grown and/or manufactured near the stores, via direct partnerships with small producers. They respond 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.”
          Open source document
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          No commitment
          0/4
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/2
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to securing FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          4/4
          Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to securing FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          4/4
          "As part of its forest policy, Auchan Retail expects its suppliersto ensure and verify that the above materials sourced fromwood or vegetable fibres are: [...] Sourced in strict compliance with the rights of theindigenous peoples and rural communities to own andcontrol 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 proposeddevelopment of their land"
          Open source document
        • Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          No
      • Reporting and Implementation
        9/50
        • Reporting against commitments
          0/3
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            No
            0/2.5
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/2.5
        • Reporting is independently verified
          0/2
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            No
            0/1.5
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/1.5
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/2
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          What initiatives does the company participate in?: EarthWorm Foundation

          What is the nature of that participation?: Providing support/advice/experience/expertise
          "Partner of EarthWorm Foundation since 2011, Auchan Retail is committed to fighting deforestation linked to the exploitation of raw materials with a high priority on wood products."
          Open source document
        • 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
          No reporting
          0/2
        • Report verified volumes of commodity
          No disclosure
          0/6
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, commit to monitoring compliance with labour/worker rights
          2/4
          Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, commit to monitoring compliance with labour/worker rights
          2/4
          "The responsible sourcing policy requires suppliers to meet quality and labour-related demands from the time they are listed. Suppliers are therefore subject to audit before they can be listed. [...] Number of internal labour audits carried out in 2016, 537 of which 85 at importer sites [...] Auchan Retail also monitors production at supplier sites. The people working in the sourcing office draw on the findings of each audit to shape improvement strategies with the supplier and their production site(s). Corrective action plans are checked in a follow-up audit."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          3/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          3/4
          Details of monitoring: Using internal monitoring and verification systems

          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: 100%

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 100%

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Not specified
          "Auchan Retail will issue notice or reminders of each of these measures to all of its suppliers of wood products. It will thus be able to demand proof of the legality and traceability of the products by reference to their respective risk assessments, which will be reassessed each year based on the criteria set out in the previous paragraph [the forestry policy]".
          Open source document
        • 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 engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: Yes
          “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.”
          Open source document
        • 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
    8/20
    Avg. score
  • Reporting and Implementation
    6/50
    Avg. score
  • Social considerations
    10/18
    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 
Public listed
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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