El Corte Inglés increases its sustainable product offer by 8.5%

What: El Corte Inglés has increased its offering of sustainable products by 8.5%, reaching a total of 132,694 sustainable references.

Why it is important: The increase demonstrates the company's commitment to sustainability and provides consumers with more environmentally-friendly options.

The company has implemented internal protocols for sustainable procurement and production, as well as updated its sustainable product guide for suppliers. They have also added new sustainability certifications to their product portfolio.

In the fashion and accessories category, Southern Cotton and Green Coast have emerged as notable sustainable brands, aiming to represent at least 80% of the total brands by 2024. Additionally, El Corte Inglés has launched sustainable toys and has pursued sustainability in its fresh seafood products through MSC/ASC certification.