How we help.
“Every little help makes a big difference” is one of the core values of our business. It covers the little things we do every day in the thousands of communities around the world where we operate and also shows how we contribute to the bigger global initiatives in which we are involved.
All initiatives and activities to support local communities, help our customers make healthier choices and make sure no food that could be eaten is wasted can be found here.
Our initiatives.
Tesco Angel.
Is assistance for colleagues, which consists in obtaining funds in the form of a public fundraiser and contributions from colleagues who decide to contribute a voluntary sum of money. Tesco will always double the amount collected. The funds are then redistributed to applicants who find themselves in a difficult life situation.
No food wasted at all.
We are a leader in the fight against food waste. We want to help reduce food waste not only at Tesco, but from farmland to the table. To achieve this, we focus primarily on:
- Food Rescue Program – In 2019, we offered 6,436 tons of food surplus to local charities from our stores with the help of the Hungarian Food Bank Association. This equates to more than 16 million servings of food.
- Sustainable food collection – We regularly organize sustainable food collection programs in our stores with our strategic partners.
- Working with our suppliers – Working with our suppliers, we work together to fight food waste. Our Perfectly Imperfect product line is a great example of this collaboration.
- Transparent operation – We are proud to be the first retailer in Central Europe to publish data on food waste generated in our operations every year. Our total food waste in Hungary decreased by 36% compared to the previous financial year.
You choose, we help.
Our community program was launched in 2016 and aims to make life better for local communities across the country. An independent committee of experts selects from all the applications submitted the organizations that will be measured for customer support. The winner will be selected based on customer votes. Currently, the 8th round of the program is underway, during which we will donate a total of more than 40 million forints to support more than 180 initiatives.
Volunteer programme.
In 2019, we launched the Employee Volunteer Program for our colleagues, in which they have the opportunity to spend a full working day volunteering, supporting local organizations. It depends on our staff where and how they help.
Awards.
We have been recognized for our corporate responsibility work by receiving different awards over the past years:
Family Friendly Workplace 2019
“Family Friendly Workplace” Award from the Ministry of Human Resources - 2019 Bronze Degree
Prevention of food waste 2019
National Agricultural and Food Exhibition and Fair (OMÉK) - 1st place in the category "Prevention of food waste"
Effect 2030 - Community investments - 2019
"Opportunity Business" category (programs that contribute to social well-being) - Tesco's food waste program 1st place
Effect 2030 - Community Investment Award - 2019
Audience Award for Tesco’s Food Waste Program
CSR Hungary Award - 2019
“Responsible Cooperation” Category - For Tesco’s “You Choose, We Help” program
International Business Awards 2019
Best European Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year, Silver Grade - for Tesco's Food Waste Program
COMENIUS EduMedia Award Program 2019
Germany's most prestigious educational innovation competition - Comenius-Siegel Award for the e-learning module of Tesco's anti-food waste program ("Media content and adult education" category)