Coop Italia is the only brand of the Italian Gdo to fully implement the ethical commitment made in the procurement policies of branded products.
The leadership of the first Italian group in large-scale retail was confirmed by Altroconsumo. The first consumer association in Italy, member of BEUC (The European Consumer’s Organisation) and Consumers International (The Global Voice for Consumers), with the financial support of the European Commission, compared the social sustainability of the commercial choices of 6 major Gdo brands present in Italy.
Coop, in addition to having collaborated on the investigation, allowed access to all documentation related to the SA8000 certification (Social Accountability) within the scope of worker protection, adopted since 1998. The examination of the documents has made it possible to verify that the declared ethical commitment is genuine. Coop Italia guarantees respect for the rights of people employed by suppliers and their fair remuneration. It also ensures balanced relationships with small producers, including in developing countries, in terms ofprices and payment methods.
