At Picnic, efficiency and sustainability go hand in hand. We cut waste and emissions at every step — while making circularity easy.
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Our Climate Transition Plan targets a 42% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 (vs 2023 ) — absolute for Scope 1 & 2, and intensity-based for Scope 3 — covering 100% of our emissions. We’re already taking action to get there. Translating climate goals into daily operations takes precision, innovation, and smart systems thinking — from solar panels and cold chain performance to last-mile logistics and data modelling. We tackle complex challenges and deliver real-world climate solutions.
Waste means blocked operations, lost inventory, and frustrated teams. It also means wasted land, water, energy, and effort. When food gets tossed, so does everything that went into it. We fight food waste with precision and collaboration. Smart forecasting helps us order just the right amount of items, keeping food waste rate at 0,72% globally. Discount campaigns help prevent spoilage. When we can’t sell food, we reuse it in our own canteens, sell via through Too Good To Go, and donate to food banks. Products that can’t be diverted through reuse are directed to proper disposal. With all these measures in place, we have prevented nearly 4 tonnes of food waste in 2024. Inbound logistics teams play a critical role in this cycle — ensuring smooth, timely supply flows that minimize waste and keep operations efficient.
Our Closed Loop Project gives delivery bags a second life, cutting down on virgin plastic use. Over the lifetime of the project, we’ve recycled 83 million bags — saving around 860 tonnes of plastic. Picnic is the missing link in reverse logistics, making circularity easy and accessible. We collect Nespresso capsules, SodaStream bottles, and more right from customers’ doorsteps for recycling. Through partnerships with DHL, PostNL, and Sellby, we’re turning our last-mile network into a first step toward a circular economy. Behind every circular service is the infrastructure to make it scale: from rethinking material flows to launching new customer offerings. If you’re an industrial designer, a materials expert or a business developer eager to bring new services to life, there’s plenty of room here to shape what’s next.
