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Delhaize Group - Annual Report 2003
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Acting as responsible citizens towards the environment and the community within
the local markets of operation. The Group is also dedicated to responsible and
ethical business practices and transparent communications with its shareholders.
Delhaize Group’s companies continually
emphasize their concern for others. Areas of
focus include hunger, education, disability,
healthcare and culture. In 2003, Delhaize
Group’s companies donated about EUR 30
million in cash and in products to charitable
organizations. Delhaize Belgium provides
fi nancial support to organizations for which its
associates are volunteering. Several companies
continued their close partnerships with local
Food Banks. Delvita supports the Czech
Paralympic Movement through participation in
the EMIL project, supporting sports participation
by disabled children. Delhaize Group is also
committed to supporting small and local
suppliers. Delhaize Belgium participated in the
National Fair Trade Week, promoting fair trade
products to its customers. Lion Super Indo
partnered with local farmers and fi shermen,
providing seed funding.
pa r t o f t h e
c o m m u n it y
Corporate
Citizenship
By purchasing products
with the EMIL label, Delvita
customers support sports
participation by disabled
children.