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Mercadona Donated the Equivalent of Over 420,000 Shopping Carts in 2024

Mercadona Donated the Equivalent of Over 420,000 Shopping Carts in 2024

The company donated 25,200 tonnes of food to nearly 850 social entities with which it collaborates

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Miércoles, 5 de febrero 2025, 10:11

Mercadona has strengthened its collaboration with social entities throughout 2024, expanding its network with 85 new organisations across various regions of Spain and Portugal. This effort has improved the distribution of the aid provided. Currently, the company collaborates with a total of 847 social entities, through which 25,200 tonnes of essential products have been delivered, equivalent to more than 420,000 shopping carts, according to Laura Cruz, Director of Social Action.

In addition to donating basic products, Mercadona participates in fundraising campaigns organised by the Spanish Federation of Food Banks (FESBAL), such as the Spring Collection and the Great Collection in November. In these initiatives, more than 1,600 stores have served as collection points for customers to make monetary donations. In the past year, this method has raised over 3.8 million euros, entirely allocated to the purchase of food by the food banks.

Another social support tool implemented by the company is the Society Cards system, which allows beneficiaries to purchase fresh and dry products in supermarkets. This model aims to facilitate autonomous shopping and promote the social integration of users.

In the realm of social responsibility, Mercadona develops initiatives with social, environmental, and governance impact. Since 2011, it has been part of the United Nations Global Compact Spain, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Its Social Action Plan includes projects like Trencadís, which promotes the employment inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities through the production of decorative murals for the fish section of its stores.

In environmental matters, the company has an Environmental Management System based on sustainable production, circular economy, and decarbonisation. Some of its actions in this area include logistics optimisation, energy efficiency, waste management, and improving air quality in cities through the use of vehicles with cleaner technologies.

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