Carrefour - 2017 Registration Document

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Protecting biodiversity 2017 REGISTRATION DOCUMENT | CARREFOUR 2. 50 Protecting biodiversity 2.3 Developing agroecology in crop and livestock farming 2.3.1 Carrefour’s policy Carrefour’s commitment extends to ten key focuses for the development of agroecology principles for its Carrefour Quality Lines and the retail sale of organic and fair trade products, the aim being to field a long-term offering of quality products with full respect for biodiversity. Did you know? Carrefour supports the development of agroecology in crop and livestock farming practices. Agroecology is an agricultural model based on the principle of harnessing natural processes to improve production. Carrefour sees this as a powerful force for offering the sorts of innovative solutions expected by customers, agricultural partners and society at large. CARREFOUR’S TEN KEY AGROECOLOGY FOCUSES • Fortifying the soil with natural substances and organic amendments • Crop rotation, land cover and reduced ploughing • Open ground cultivation for the lines Improving soil life • Livestock raised without the use of antibiotic treatments • Alternative phytotherapy- based treatments Reducing the use of antibiotics 4 5 Local animal feed • Using exclusively local plants • Livestock grazing throughout the season • Free range chickens • Non-neutered pork Respecting animal welfare 8 • Installing beehives and fallows for bee communities • Eliminating substances that are harmful to bees Protecting pollinators 2 Reducing or eliminating chemical pesticides 3 • Planting hedges and trees • Installing insect hotels or ponds Enhancing biodiversity 1 7 9 • Guaranteed sugar level • Products picked when perfectly ripe Offering tasty quality products • Forecasting business volumes • Long-term commitment Supporting the innovation and performance of the suppliers through specific contractual terms 6 10 Encouraging the exchange of good practices among the producers • Drafting collaborative specifications • Provider networking • Cultivating without using chemical treatments • Reinforcing the plants’ immune system with natural products