Lidl and WWF achieve milestone in sustainable sourcing of palm oil in Greece
23/09/2026 (Ofimagazine) - Discount supermarket chain Lidl Cyprus has achieved its palm oil certification target in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature Greece (WWF Greece).
Currently 97% of the palm oil used in Lidl Cyprus’ own-brand products was certified by internationally recognised standards such as the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) or EU Organic, the company said on 14 September.
Launched in 2024, the Lidl and WWF partnership went beyond setting targets, the company said.
As part of the initiative, the two organisations worked together to reduce environmental impact by conducting joint supply chain risk assessments, establishing binding sustainability criteria for suppliers and implementing monitoring processes.
A key focus of the collaboration was addressing the challenges associated with global palm oil production, Lidl said.
To combat the issues, Lidl and WWF prioritised deforestation-free and conversion-free supply chains.
“Together with WWF, we have been able to further sharpen our sourcing standards. We want to offer our customers a selection that is not only convincing in terms of quality, but is also produced responsibly,” said Vasiliki Adamidou, head of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability at Lidl Cyprus.