Small steps forward
An update from the supermarket sector on the topics health, sustainability and human rights.
31st July 2026
Britain’s diet has already exceeded the healthy and sustainable threshold for the year, as shown by new research by Lidl GB. Why is this good news? The problem itself is highly worrying. But Lidl GB raising awareness for this issue shows they are acknowledging the problem. Lidl GB recognises the protein shift as a key part of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and is the first supermarket with a protein split target in line with the Planetary Health Diet. “The discounter’s ambition is to make foods encouraged by the Planetary Health Diet more accessible and affordable”.
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Carrefour has published its protein split, providing valuable insight into the shift toward more plant-based sales and enabling future monitoring of progress. Transparency is a great first step that now needs to translate to ambitions and practice. Stay tuned; the upcoming Superlist Environment in Belgium will benchmark sustainability topics, including the protein transition, among the Belgian supermarkets.
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Colruyt’s annual report is out. What stands out? For the first time Colruyt gives insight into total food loss and food waste within their operations, as well as an update on its emissions. The transparency itself is positive. However, the important details are in the numbers: Scope 3 emissions, the largest contributors to overall GHG emissions, have increased. So, plenty of work left to do!
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