IFCO awards annual Sustainability Certificate to retailers and growers for the third year in a row

Munich, Germany (ots) - The certificate reinforces sustainability credentials of
retailers and growers in North America and Europe

IFCO (https://www.ifco.com), the world's leading provider of Reusable Plastic
Containers (RPCs) for fresh food, is awarding its annual Sustainability
Certificate in Europe and North America for the third time in a row. IFCO's
sustainability certification initiative was inaugurated in September 2018, when
it was handed out to retailer customers in Europe and North America for the
first time. Acknowledging the sustainability efforts not only of retailers, but
also of growers, IFCO awards companies of both industries since last year. IFCO
is amongst the most sustainable logistics companies worldwide and leads the
industry in corporate social responsibility (CSR). Therefore, being awarded by
IFCO proofs companies' commitment to environmental protection and
sustainability.

Sustainability Certificate proves environmental commitment

Not just since the public attention towards environmental and climate protection
has dramatically risen over the past year, customers have been increasingly
valuing sustainable products and business practices. Taking into account the
increased demand for environmentally friendly products and processes helps
retailers and growers to stand out from the competition and to ensure their
customers' loyalty. The IFCO certificate proves the environmental engagement of
the awarded companies. Furthermore, corporate sustainability goals are
increasingly in the focus of company shareholders. IFCO's Sustainability
Certificate is a clear demonstration of environmentally friendly behavior to
customers and shareholders alike.

After starting its Sustainability Certificate initiative for retailers in
September 2018, and opening up the competition for growers the year afterwards,
IFCO acknowledges credible and lasting sustainability efforts for the third year
in a row. As the use of RPCs makes a meaningful contribution to environmental
protection, IFCO shares these achievements with its customers by awarding them
with the Sustainability Certificate. Each retailer and grower customer will
receive a certificate highlighting the amount of carbon dioxide, water, energy,
solid waste, and food waste avoided by utilizing IFCO RPCs in its supply chain.
These savings are based on IFCO's energy and resource savings estimate.

"The use of RPCs ensures sustainability along the entire supply chain, from the
growers to the retailers. By awarding our Sustainability Certificate we like to
recognize the efforts of customers in both industries in reducing their
environmental footprint. The certificate proves that the awarded growers and