MONTREAL – METRO has published its Corporate Responsibility (CR) report for fiscal year 2025, highlighting its progress and initiatives. As the company enters the final year of its 2022–2026 CR Plan, it remains devoted in pursuing its commitments.
“Thanks to the dedication of our teams and strong governance, we are constantly working to improve our practices, deliver quality products and create lasting value. Today, our CR approach is a key pillar of our overall performance. It is built on informed choices, reliable data and continuous engagement. This is how we are preparing METRO to meet the challenges of tomorrow” said Eric La Flèche, president and CEO of METRO.
METRO remains steadfast in its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions as part of the global fight against climate change. For the first time, an external auditor has issued a limited assurance report on our Scope 1 and 2 climate data, further enhancing its credibility. The company is also strengthening its dedication to human rights by publishing its inaugural statement on the subject. In addition, METRO continues to invest in communities through its ongoing programs and has launched the METRO Shared Kitchens network in Ontario and Québec—an initiative designed to provide practical solutions for community organizations working to combat food insecurity every day.
2025 Highlights
Responsible procurement:
- Assessment of 69% of our purchases, 91% of which met the expectations of our Supplier Code of Conduct for responsible procurement;
- Update of our Supplier Code of Conduct and publication of our first Human Rights Statement, reinforcing our engagement to build a more just and ethical society.
Local purchasing:
- Enhanced visibility of local products in our banners.
Community investment:
- Financial contribution of $17.2 million from METRO, our employees, our suppliers and our customers;
- More than 9.3 million kg of food recovered in our stores and distribution centres donated to our community partners, the equivalent of 18.7 million meals;
- Deployment of METRO Shared Kitchens network: 5 Kitchens inaugurated in 2025.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I):
- Recipient of the Maurice-Pollack Award, a recognition highlighting the excellence of our ED&I efforts.
Environment:
- Increase of more than 6% of the waste diversion rate, both in our store network and in our distribution and production centres;
- Adoption of a new food loss and waste target: increase the proportion of food rescued from waste by 30% by 2030 compared to 2024.
For more details, see the 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report or visit metro.ca/responsibility.
