(Montreal, August 11, 2010) – Metro Inc.
introduces its corporate responsibility roadmap, providing a clear
definition of its commitments and intentions regarding the
management of its environmental, social and economic activities.
This approach acknowledges Metro's ambition to go beyond its role
of distributor in order to become an active player in sustainable
development.
"Metro has already implemented numerous corporate responsibility
initiatives. As a large Canadian food retailer, we are aware of the
impact of our activities on society and we are determined to deepen
our involvement. This is a long-term project, and today's
announcement is the first of many measures to come," declared Eric
R. La Flèche, President and Chief Executive Officer of Metro
Inc.
For many years, Metro has been taking concrete actions to protect
the environment. Among those initiatives, let us mention the
environmental policy that was adopted in 1998, the introduction of
reusable grocery bags in 2006 and, more recently reusable produce
bags, the creation of the Green Apple School Program in 2009, and,
starting this fall, a new sustainable fisheries policy, which will
enable us to offer our customers only non-threatened fresh and
frozen wild and farmed seafood species.
"We want our actions to reflect our corporate strategy and we will
focus on the areas that are most important to our stakeholders as
well as to our corporate performance. Our initiative is built on
four pillars: Our customers, our employees, the environment and the
community," concluded Mr. La Flèche.
To find out more on Metro’s Roadmap, consult www.metro.ca/corpo/responsabilite.en.html.
About Metro Inc.
With over $11 billion in annual sales and more than 65,000
employees, Metro Inc. is a leader in the food and pharmaceutical
sectors in Quebec and Ontario, where it operates a network of some
600 grocery stores under several banners, including Metro, Metro
Plus, Super C and Food Basics, as well as over 250 pharmacies,
mainly under the Brunet, The Pharmacy and Drug Basics
banners.
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Source: Metro Inc.
For information: Marie-Claude Bacon
514-643-1086
mbacon@metro.ca
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