6.) ALDI
This supermarket chain, which got its start in Germany before spreading throughout Europe and the U.S., is knocking on the door of the top five with a score of 6.65. Improvements in customer communications and aquaculture standards were enough to push ALDI above Trader Joe’s in the eyes of Greenpeace. However, ALDI “must engage more publicly to address human rights abuses in the seafood industry and advocate for reforms across the industry to improve sustainability,” if the retailer wishes to climb up the list any further, analysts reasoned.
“ALDI has not seized opportunities to support passage of congressional legislation targeting IUU fishing or to advocate for protection of sensitive habits like the Bering Sea Canyons,” noted Greenpeace.
It was suggested that ALDI expand its efforts when engaging consumers with its policies and sustainability mission by including more information on its website and incorporating a blog. Selling just seven out of the 22 species on the Greenpeace Red List, ALDI’s consciousness of endangered species is impressive and should continue moving forward, Greenpeace said.
Headquarters: Batavia, Illi.
Store Count: 1,375 stores
FY 2014 sales: USD 10.1 billion
