METRO

EPS phase out in own brand packaging (bar & pie)
no. of packaging of own brand products EPS phased out
share of packaging of own brand products EPS phased out (in %)2

1 no. of countries delivering data: all 18 countries + METRO AG Corporate + all 4 ITOs
2 compared to total number of packaging of own brand products potentially containing EPS

Explanation: Expanded polystyrene (EPS) in own brand packaging on all packaging levels (primary, secondary and tertiary).

  • Primary packaging level means packaging conceived so as to constitute a sales unit to the final user or consumer at the point of purchase.
  • Secondary packaging level means packaging conceived so as to constitute at the point of purchase a grouping of a certain number of sales units.
  • Tertiary packaging level means packaging conceived so as to facilitate handling and transport of a number of sales units or grouped packagings in order to prevent physical handling and transport damage.

Target: 100% by 30 September 2023 in relation to the base year 2018/19. Regarding boxes for ultra fresh fish and big gastro appliances in Non-Food categories we face challenges in suitable alternatives. At the end of the 2023 target, we therefore renewed our 100% phase-out target by 30 September 2030 in relation to the base year 2021/22. To achieve our target and avoid any damages or food waste, we engage with suppliers and packaging industry to work towards alternative solutions.