http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com International SPAR: Demonstrating our organisation as a Responsible Retailer en-uk j.roebuck@spar-international.com Copyright (c)2011 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/images/s2sLogo_rssfeed.jpg 227 89 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/productcasestudy.asp#product26 SPAR Austria and Arche Noah (Noah's Ark), an heirloom seed savers association, are collaborating on the protection and survival of crop diversity by promoting rare heritage organic fruit and vegetables. SPAR has introduced ten organic seeds from Austrian agriculture to its private label brand SPAR wie früher (SPAR as before). March 2012 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/peoplecasestudy.asp#people14 The health and well-being of employees is taken very seriously in SPAR Austria. The "Feel Well" programme offers activities in the areas of preventative care, nutrition, vaccinations, well-being and fitness. These initiatives have now been recognised by an award. March 2012 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/climatecasestudy.asp#climate15 A new 600 m² SPAR store in Liebefeld is one of Europe’s most modern stores in terms of energy efficiency. The cooling system uses a environmentally-friendly CO2 refrigerant in combination with an intelligently controlled, compact cold water production and integrated heat pump. The waste heat is reused, meaning that heating with fossil fuels is unnecessary. This reduces CO2 emissions substantially and saves about 21,000 kWh per year. Additionally, the latest LED technology is used saving even more energy. March 2012 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/communitycasestudy.asp#community26 SPAR UK staff, customers and partners raise money for a variety of good causes from a local girl's fight against cancer to rehabilitation for injured service personnel. Here we recognise these recent projects undertaken in the UK. February 2012 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/communitycasestudy.asp#community25 SPAR Netherlands awarded a cheque for €5,000.00 to the Max Havelaar institution. During the Fairtrade Week, €0.25 for every Fairtrade product sold was donated to a housing project in the Columbian district of Magdalena. February 2012 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/productcasestudy.asp#product24 SPAR Austria with the help of Gwyneth Paltrow have launched a new vegetarian private label range. SPAR Veggie is not only aimed at vegetarians but also those who choose plant-based food for the sake of the environment and the climate. More than 80% of the entire SPAR Veggie range is produced in Austria and more than 70% comes from certified organic agriculture. February 2012 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/productcasestudy.asp#product25 The use of local suppliers adds to uniqueness of the product range as well as supporting local businesses and employment. February 2012 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/communitycasestudy.asp#community24 INTERSPAR has been a partner of SOS Children's Village since 2004 which helps families in need by providing emergency housing for children. In 2012, INTERSPAR will sponsor eleven houses – one in each of the SOS Children Villages in Austria. February 2012 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/productcasestudy.asp#product23 CJ Lang and Son in Scotland has encouraged all of its 108 company-owned stores and a selection of its independent retailers to participate in the Scottish Government's Healthy Living Initiative. February 2012 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/productcasestudy.asp#product22 With its high content of protein and omega 3 fatty acids, fish is important for a healthy and balanced diet. But there are big differences in the quality of the fish as well as in their sustainability, which is why it is important to pay attention to freshness and origin. INTERSPAR has summarized the main aspects in Austria’s first fish manifesto, developed in cooperation with WWF Austria. January 2012 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/productcasestudy.asp#product21 SPAR Austria has initiated a project to ensure that students have access to healthy snacks even when the school cafeteria is closed. Thomas Pasemann, one of the largest operators of school cafeterias in Styria, has introduced vending machines filled with around 45 healthy SPAR snacks such as organic rice cakes, pumpkin seeds, nuts and raisins. January 2012 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/communitycasestudy.asp#community22 SPAR Zimbabwe has been helping put a smile on the faces of vulnerable children and the physically challenged. They have donated food and groceries to a range of events organised by charities and good causes. January 2012 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/productcasestudy.asp#product19 SPAR Netherlands supermarkets offer a 100% sustainably produced coffee sourced from sustainably certificated farming organisations. In addition, for every kilogram of SPAR 100% sustainable coffee sold, SPAR Netherlands will donate 5 cents directly to a project in Zambia January 2012 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/productcasestudy.asp#product20 SPAR Zimbabwe has recently proposed, wherever possible, to link SPAR own-label products with an initiative to support small to medium enterprises in their local communities. Continental Beverages is such enterprise which manufactures a range of quality cordials and is owned and run by Isaiah and Primrose Chikuchichi. January 2012 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/peoplecasestudy.asp#people13 SPAR China has been recognised for its highly innovative Online Training Academy for retail employees with a prestigious award from the China Chainstore and Franchise Association. January 2012 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/communitycasestudy.asp#community21 SPAR has announced the winner of its Outstanding Athlete of the Year as part of the SPAR Stars programme in partnership with UK Athletics. Sprint hurdler Andrew Pozzi was crowned the winner at the annual UK Athletics dinner, in front of an audience of his fellow SPAR Stars athletes. The SPAR Stars scheme involved 10 junior sprinter athletes aged between 17 and 20. The programme allows athletes to develop and hopefully perform at the highest level in years to come. January 2012 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/climatecasestudy.asp#climate10 The SPAR climate protection supermarket in Graz amazes not only climate experts - it is the first supermarket in Austria which consumes only as much energy as it produces. By using modern building materials and advanced technologies such as LED lighting with daylight control and heat recovery, the energy consumption of the SPAR store has been significantly reduced. The use of renewable energy sources, such as photovoltaic and a planned hydroelectric turbine in the adjacent stream, make the supermarket energy independent and thus CO2 neutral. SPAR partner WWF is delighted with the store which has already been awarded with OGNI Gold. December 2011 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/productcasestudy.asp#product18 SPAR Austria has entered into large scale cooperation with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for climate protection and environmentally friendly products. SPAR is the first Austrian food retailer to join the business platform called WWF Climate Group. As a result, SPAR Austria will commit its entire range of fish and its purchasing policy to the strict tests of the WWF. December 2011 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/communitycasestudy.asp#community20 SPAR Austria gave over 35,000 euros to the charitable organisation Menschen fur Menschen to help build a school in Ethopia. The money comes from sale proceeds of sticker albums which caused sticker collecting fever in Austria. December 2011 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/peoplecasestudy.asp#people12 SPAR wholesaler Blakemore Trade Partners pioneering retail training centre, The Guild Academy, has launched a unique apprenticeship scheme designed specifically for the convenience retail market. The SPAR wholesaler's training academy linked up with Retail Skill Smart in summer 2010 to develop the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Retail Management December 2011 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/productcasestudy.asp#product17 SPAR Austria has been awarded the Green Brands Seal, highlighting its eco-compatibility. The Green Brands Seal identifies the most environmentally friendly brands within individual sectors and is awarded annually. November 2011 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/climatecasestudy.asp#climate13 SUPERSPAR Aakirkeby, Denmark, is expected to produce up to 50% of its electricity consumption by investing in 520 solar cells, covering 600m2 November 2011 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/climatecasestudy.asp#climate12 SPAR Austria has had the SPAR climate protection store in the Engerthstrasse in Vienna checked according to the building criteria of klima:aktiv. November 2011 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/climatecasestudy.asp#climate11 From now onwards, customers in SPAR supermarkets in The Netherlands can take their shopping home in re-useable jute bags. November 2011 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/peoplecasestudy.asp#people6 The new SPAR Mother of the Year Award rewarded exceptional mothers who through their contributions to their family and community have made a positive impact on the future of many Zimbabweans. July 2011 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/communitycasestudy.asp#community14 NSPCC and SPAR have launched their ‘Recipe for ChildLine’, a new initiative to get the people nationwide reminiscing, sharing and making their favourite childhood recipes, whilst raising money for the 24 hour helpline for children and young people. July 2011 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/communitycasestudy.asp#community13 The NSPCC has thanked Tates Limited for raising £1 million for the charity by presenting them with a special plaque. Tates, which owns and operates over 200 SPAR stores in England and North Wales, hit the magic million mark last month following a range of fundraising activities over four years. Nearly £40,000 was raised in Worcestershire. July 2011 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/communitycasestudy.asp#community12 The campaign 'Bring us your old mobile phone and win!' began on 30th June 2011 in all 58 INTERSPAR hypermarkets in Austria. For every mobile phone collected, €2 will be donated to the 'cotton wool babies', children suffering from a severe skin disease. July 2011 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/communitycasestudy.asp#community11 Eighty school children from six Black Country schools put their best striking skills into action at the ninth annual A.F. Blakemore Junior Football Competition. July 2011 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/communitycasestudy.asp#community10 On the 5th of June 2011, to commemorate World Environment Day SPAR launched their SPAR Kidz Eco Schools programme in association with the local Zimbabwean conservancy, The Mukuvisi Woodlands. July 2011 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/communitycasestudy.asp#community9 Appleby Westward, the regional distribution company for SPAR stores in the south west, has added two new products to its branded SPAR West Country range which was launched in the spring. July 2011 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/productcasestudy.asp#product10 Regional products remain very much in trend. Not only is this important in employment creation but consumer confidence in regional products remains high. July 2011 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/communitycasestudy.asp#community10 Four employees from a Darlaston based food distributor have successfully completed the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Macmillan Cancer Nurses. June 2011 http://www.spar-strategy2sustain.com/communitycasestudy.asp#community10 The new SPAR Mother of the Year Award will reward exceptional mothers who through their contributions to their family and community have made a positive impact on the future of many Zimbabweans. June 2011