BILLA Bulgaria is consistent in its active work for the approval of ecological solutions, raising attention to the negative impact on the environment. The company invests efforts in the development of long-term partnerships, digitalization and innovation for the benefit of consumers and the environment, placing photovoltaic systems with energy-saving solutions, among which LED lighting, energy-efficient coolers and the introduction of electronic labels. The key goals of BILLA Bulgaria include: Reducing greenhouse emissions by 30% by 2030, compared to 2019 levels; Achieving climate neutrality in 2040; Reducing the amount of paper used, as an effect of the digitization strategy; Recycling and optimization of used resources, through separate collection of textiles.

As a leading company in the retail sector in our country, BILLA is aware of the responsibility for business impact on natural resources – both in direct business operations and through the entire supply chain. As a result of the efforts, it affirms its socially responsible role, striving to add value – for individual users and for society in general. Its activity is reflected in the implementation of a number of projects for sharing good practices among all interested parties.

BILLA Bulgaria connects resource efficiency and waste reduction with new opportunities for creating successful partnerships in the field of environmental protection. The chain believes in long-term collaborations that, once started, continue to develop. Since entering the market in our country, including in the challenging year 2022, it has invested in building lasting relationships and establishing good sustainable practices, part of REWE Group's strategy.

BILLA Bulgaria is aware of the responsibility for business impact on natural resources and through its continuous innovation process, the company strives to manage the energy consumption of its own business operations. Following REWE Group's global goals of reducing greenhouse emissions by 30% (by 2030) and achieving climate neutrality (by 2040), BILLA has installed photovoltaic systems producing over 2 500 MWh of electricity per year, LED lighting in 130 of its sites and high-end energy-efficient coolers. Up to now, BILLA has introduced electronic labels in 87 of its stores, with plans for this year to introduce them to all remaining sites. To keep its products fresh, BILLA uses IFCO reusable plastic containers. BILLA is also the first chain in Bulgaria to partner with Sofia Waste Treatment "Khan Bogrov", a process that generates biogas needed for the production of green electricity. Through its partnership with BRC and Humanita, BILLA supports the separate collection of home textiles and reduces the paper used.

As a result of the introduced consistent and innovative environmental practices, BILLA Bulgaria was able to generate results in the following directions: - Reduction of the total consumption of electricity and heat energy, as well as optimization of the used resources; - Reducing the amount of harmful carbon emissions, along with the optimization of the total amount of fuels; - Reduction of the total amount of biodegradable waste, amount of non-hazardous waste submitted for composting and processed biological waste.