Grocers with Vision
Ocado’s Mission is to change the way the world shops, for good. This shapes their approach to responsible business, where they are focusing on creating a circular model, reducing their carbon impact, adhering to the highest ethical standards in their business conduct and building skills for the future.
Ocado stands out in environmental sustainability with a strong focus on reducing its ecological footprint. Socially, it aligns closely with industry averages but shows potential for enhancing its community impact and workforce policies. Governance-wise, Ocado excels in upholding ethical standards and transparent operations, surpassing industry norms and setting a high benchmark for accountability and integrity.
The Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) harnesses the power of artificial intelligence, robotics and automation to solve the unique demands of online grocery.
Ocado is committed to sustainability through ambitious goals, including achieving net zero emissions by 2040 and reducing food waste while promoting responsible packaging and ethical practices.
Ocado’s Key Sustainability Goals
Net-Zero Emissions: Ocado aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. This includes reducing emissions from operations by 2035 and implementing various initiatives to lower emissions.
Food Waste Reduction: The company focuses on maximizing food surplus redistribution to charity partners and reducing food waste throughout its supply chain. Ocado has partnered with organizations like the Felix Project to deliver millions of meals to those in need.
Responsible Packaging: Ocado is committed to reducing packaging waste and promoting reusable and refill systems. They have received multiple awards for their environmental packaging efforts, including the Sustainable Retailer of the Year award.
Circular Business Model: The company is working towards creating a circular model that minimizes waste and maximizes resource efficiency. This includes initiatives to improve supply chain sustainability and promote healthy eating choices for customers.
