About Biedronka
Our chain has been on the Polish market for almost 30 years. Thanks to the commitment of our team and the trust our customers have placed in us over the years, we have achieved the position of a leader in the retail industry and our country's largest employer.
Promoting
good health
through food
Our priority is the highest quality of products - we are improving the quality and safety standards of the food products we offer through strategic, long-term partnerships with our suppliers. We promote healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle.
Sustainable
supply chain
In 2023, we cooperated with nearly 1,800 suppliers. Our cooperation is governed by the “Sustainable Sourcing Policy,” as well as the “Code of Conduct for Suppliers.” In addition, we conduct social and environmental audits among selected suppliers every year.
Respecting
the environment
Our operations follow our Environmental protection strategy, according to which our priorities are fighting climate change, preserving biodiversity, waste management, materials and packaging. Thanks to our efforts in 2023, we reduced the use of plastic in our products by 829 tonnes.
Being
a benchmark
employer
The foundation of Biedronka's success is our people. We are the largest employer in Poland, employing almost 81,000 people at the end of 2023 on a contract of employment. They are of different ages, with different experience, coming from different countries.
Supporting
surrounding
communities
Our stores are present all over Poland, both in big cities and small towns. We feel part of local communities and want to support them. We allocated nearly PLN 197 million for direct financial and in-kind support last year.
About the Report
The sustainability report of the Biedronka chain, has been published since 2020. The current report was prepared in accordance with the 2021 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards. The report was externally verified by an independent entity, SGS Polska Sp. z o.o., which covered 15 indicators.
