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A complex challenge in a global supply chain. As a leading retailer in the Dutch supermarket sector, Albert Heijn is strongly committed to sustainable sourcing. But how do you measure the real impact of your supply chain when it includes hundreds of farmers worldwide? The challenge was to collect reliable primary data directly from the source and to translate that data into insights that drive real improvement.
Client
Albert Heijn
Expertise
Sustainability
Development level
Compliance+
Strategic
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Together with a team of sustainability and data specialists, Albert Heijn set out to map its environmental footprint.
A user friendly tool was developed, enabling farmers to input relevant data directly at the source. This data was then validated and translated into actionable insights through an advanced Life Cycle Assessment, supported by Life Cycle Inventory methodology.
By adding a crop specific module, the impact of individual crops could be analysed in greater detail.
This approach provided a clear picture of the environmental impact across the supply chain, while also increasing engagement at every level. From growers to distributors, awareness grew, along with the willingness to take action. The insights formed the basis for targeted improvements, focused on reducing emissions and strengthening sustainable supply chain relationships.
This collaboration demonstrates that sustainable change does not start with spreadsheets, but with people. With farmers gaining insight into their impact, partners taking responsibility, and experts bridging the gap between ambition and execution, real progress was achieved.
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