Our approach

The Mibelle Group belongs to the most sustainable retailer in the world. Even during his lifetime, Gottlieb Duttweiler, Migros’ founder and a bona fide pioneer, called on people to use resources sparingly so the next generation would have a world worth living in. That’s why we’re committed to optimising all environmental protection measures as part of a continuous improvement process in order to reduce our impact on the environment.

Responsible production, research and management has characterised the Mibelle Group from the outset. We have thus ascribed to a comprehensive vision of sustainability and a corresponding commitment.

We not only help our customers to obtain full services optimally tailored to their requirements – sustainability is part of the conviction at our company and offers our customers an expedient added value.

Our targets

In line with the Paris Climate Agreement, we are committed to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. That is why we joined the internationally recognized Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) in 2019 and have set ourselves science-based climate targets based on our greenhouse gas balances. These were officially validated by SBTi in 2022. Our goal: By 2050 at the latest, the Migros Group aims to emit no more greenhouse gases with its net zero strategy. Further pioneering ambitions will guide us in stages until 2040.

From 2040, we will only process sustainable raw materials.

From 2040, we will only work with renewable energies.

From 2040, we will only work with closed ecological cycles.

Net zero: By 2050 at the latest, we will no longer emit any greenhouse gases.

M-Industry Sustainability Roadmap

Our focus

Sustainable Innovations

In the research and development of new products, the Mibelle Group is characterised by innovative strength, enabling it to constantly reconcile sustainability and demand. Equally, we are focusing on product packaging recycling and are committed to high-quality, sustainable raw materials.

Sustainable Production

We are implementing diverse measures for more sustainable production in our businesses. These measures place great emphasis on especially efficient and prudent use of natural resources such as energy, raw materials and water.

Social Commitment

The requirements for the attainment of our goals are good working conditions that the Mibelle Group, as a progressive employer, strives to create (social pioneering). Social fairness and qualified employees are the direct positive consequence of this.

Our commitment

For us, sustainability means that ecological, social and economic aspects are taken into consideration in our daily business activities.

We promise our customers that our products are always at the cutting edge as far as the environment goes.

We handle our soil, water and air with care and strive to create eco-friendly closed loops.

We have a systematic approach to sustainability management under ISO 14001. Our sites in Buchs, Frenkendorf and Sarreguemines are certified accordingly.

The sustainability policy of the M-Industry (PDF)

ISO 14001-2015 certificate of the Mibelle Group (member of the Migros Industrie)

Sustainability stories

Solar power in Buchs and Frenkendorf

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The Mibelle Group has put a new photovoltaic system into operation at its two sites in Buchs and Frenkendorf. The company is thus becoming an electricity producer itself and taking a further step in the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energies.

Unused roofs in Buchs and Frenkendorf are becoming a source of solar power. The Mibelle Group has put a new photovoltaic system into operation at both sites, which produces electricity on 4800 m² of roof space. Together, the two systems with an output of 1072 kWP produce around 796,000 kWh of electricity per year. This is used entirely for the company's own needs.

Solar power is sustainable and attractively priced. The PV systems allow greater independence from traditional energy suppliers. "With solar power, we can not only cut our energy costs, but also reduce our carbon footprint. We are currently examining whether we can use additional roof and façade surfaces at our locations for solar power in the future," says Claudia Regenass, Head of Sustainability at the Mibelle Group.

Photovoltaic systems are becoming increasingly efficient and offer many advantages. With solar power, the Mibelle Group can sustainably reduce energy costs, reduce its CO₂ footprint and achieve greater planning security.

02/21/2024