Discounter - All Lidl's own-brand teas are sustainable
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As part of its partnership with the international network of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Lidl has committed to sourcing black, green, and rooibos tea entirely from demonstrably certified cultivation. This applies regardless of whether the tea is procured directly or through partners. Currently, 100 percent of these tea varieties are already certified according to the established standards Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, or EU Organic. All three tea varieties now bear one of the established seals Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, or EU Organic. The commitment applies regardless of whether Lidl procures the tea directly or through partners. The company describes the step as a relevant building block in the joint work to further develop raw material supply chains. The partnership between Lidl and the WWF network started in 2024. Both organizations aim to consider ecological risks in global supply chains. These include the protection of valuable ecosystems from deforestation and land conversion, as well as the reduction of chemical-synthetic pesticides, as stated in the announcement. "Collaboration with the international WWF network helps us to specifically develop our procurement processes," the company quoted Miriam Schroer, Head of CSR and Sustainability at Lidl. "By fully relying on certified raw materials for black, green, and rooibos tea, we support the protection...
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