For the sixth time the German Chamber of Commerce in China and the German diplomatic missions hosted the CSR initiative's highlight event, the More than a Market Forum and Awards Gala - this time, under the umbrella of "Sustainable Mindsets for Sustainable Business" on 16 September 2021 in Shanghai. With over 20 partners and more than 200 guests both events were a great success!
The Awards Gala At the More than a Market Awards Gala, once again, an independent jury was honoring exceptional CSR projects by German companies in China with awards in five different categories. This year, we are awarding outstanding examples in the areas of:"Education""Environmental Protection""Diversity & Inclusion""Sustainable Supply Chains""Jury Selection"- a mix of CSR projects! The Awards Gala was moderated by Brigitte Wolff, President at EIM Executive Interim Management China and Dr. Sigrid Winkler, Executive Chamber Manager at the German Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai, with opening remarks by Maximilian Butek, Executive Director at the German Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai.
In this year’s Special Category “Jury Selection” ALDI CHINA has been selected for its "Cooperation with Food Bank to Avoid Food Waste." The award was presented by Rolf Koehler, Principal at Koehler & Co and the German Chamber’s Honary Member and one of the founders of the More than a Market initiative.
About the project: ALDI CHINA officially launched a partnership with Green Food Bank to reduce food waste and give back to the community. The project first started in the company's warehouse on Tmall, where ALDI CHINA sorted food items close to their expiry date and donated them to the food bank. Through Green Food Bank’s distribution network in Shanghai, these food items were distributed to families in need, closing the gap between food surplus and food shortage.
