The Value Balancing Alliance (VBA) is excited to announce the addition of the ALDI SOUTH Group as its newest member. A global leader in the food retail industry, the ALDI SOUTH Group operates over 7,300 stores in eleven countries across four continents, employing nearly 200,000 dedicated team members. Known for its values of simplicity, consistency, and responsibility, the ALDI SOUTH Group has become a prominent international retailer by delivering high-quality products at affordable prices.
The ALDI SOUTH Group is driven by a strong sustainability mission: to make sustainable products affordable while fostering positive social and environmental impact. Guided by its comprehensive Global Sustainability Strategy, the ALDI SOUTH Group addresses key dimensions including human rights, climate action, sustainable agriculture, animal welfare, and waste reduction. This approach aligns with international frameworks, such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and demonstrates ALDI's commitment to a sustainable future for both people and the planet.
The VBA is looking forward to the ALDI SOUTH Group’s active participation, as they join in advancing sustainability across the retail, food, and agriculture industries.
The VBA and the ALDI SOUTH Group are committed to using their combined influence and resources to foster impactful, sustainable change. We are delighted to welcome ALDI SOUTH Group to the VBA and look forward to building a future of responsible growth together.
ALDI SOUTH Group at a Glance:
- Countries: Australia, Austria, China, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Slovenia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States
- Stores: 7,397 (as of December 2023)
- Employees: 193,944 (as of December 2023)
- Headquarters: Salzburg, Austria
About the Value Balancing Alliance (VBA):
The Value Balancing Alliance is a non-profit organization committed to transforming corporate sustainability by developing globally recognized standards for measuring and reporting environmental, social, and economic impacts. Our members include leading companies from various sectors, all working together to create a transparent and sustainable future.