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OUR OPERATIONS WASTE MANAGEMENT Reporting our progress towards A Better Tomorrow 49 At Lidl, we are committed to developing innovative ways to effectively manage our operational waste streams to ensure that we reuse, recycle or redistribute our surplus materials and maintain zero waste to landfill. R Plastics 2% General 5% R Organic R Plastics 2% General 4% R Organic Ireland Waste 29%E Other2%R Northern Ireland Waste 25% E Other7% R RR Cardboard 62% Cardboard 62% ACTION: Since our last report we have continued to work closely with packaging and waste experts to ensure we are as efficient as possible. Through collaboration we ensure an upkeep in our zero waste to landfill commitment and that our waste is being recycled or reused. Segregation is a key component to our waste stream management. We have increased our segregation opportunities across all areas of operation with updated messaging and guidelines for ours stores and operations. TARGET: Maintain Zero Waste to Landfill year on year. Zero waste to landfill ACHIEVED and MAINTAINED SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production Our surplus food strategy is dedicated to SDG 12.5 Substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse. waste RESOURCES Protection of Ecosystems Animal Welfare Standards Environmental Protection: Supply Chain SUPPLY CHAIN Employment Related Supplier & Market Human Rights Development Corporate Environmental Management OPERATIONS Employee Responsibility Responsible Products CUSTOMER Transparency Social Value Responsible at Point of Sale Creation Communication