Case study: Oda
With RELEX, the largest Norwegian online fresh food retailer Oda has seen a 49% reduction in spoilage value and a 25% increase in inventory turnover.
Optimized planning for a sustainable future
For years, RELEX has helped retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers reduce waste through forecast and inventory optimization.
Reducing our collective impact on the environment is at the core of our business
Food waste is a major environmental issue, responsible for 8-10% of yearly global greenhouse gas emissions. We are proud that our food retail and wholesale customers are typically able to cut their food waste by 10-40% through implementation of our platform. Across our entire food retail and grocery customer base, a conservative estimate of 15% reduction in food waste translates to a whopping reduction of 350 million kilograms of reduced food waste in 2024. This equals roughly 1.2M metric tons of CO2 equivalents.
We also want to practice what we preach – and we’re proud to say that from 2021 onwards we have been offsetting our yearly emissions through high-quality carbon offset projects.
Key environmental figures
10-40%
food waste saved annually
350,000,000+
kg of food waste prevented annually
1,200,000
tonnes of CO2 equivalents saved annually
How does RELEX help?
Track and visualize CO2 emissions with RELEX
Tracking CO2 emissions from purchased goods can be a challenging and laborious process. Companies face global pressure to report all Scope 3 emissions categories and comply with mandates such as the European CSDR directive and California SB 253 Act.
RELEX CO2 Analytics automatically calculates and visualizes emissions data at a granular level to help companies identify high-carbon footprint products, streamline data collection, and make informed decisions to support sustainability and compliance.
RELEX Sustainability Report
Our third annual Sustainability Report covers a wide array of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) topics. We’re committed to expanding our efforts on a yearly basis and developing disciplined, intentional processes to share, measure, and report on our goals, commitments, and accomplishments.
RELEXians in action
See what RELEXians do to help with green efforts across the globe.
Protecting Atlanta’s natural spaces
Rory Maguire organizes a RELEX tree-planting event with Trees Atlanta every year. For the past three years, Rory has invited RELEXians to join him in a park for an afternoon of digging, planting, mulching, and watering the new trees.
But his passion for environmental conservation doesn’t stop there. Outside of work, Rory also serves as a Commissioner for the city of Atlanta on their Tree Conservation Committee.
Combating invasive species in Finland
Leena Saari and a group of RELEXians participate in events organized by Suomen Luonnonsuojeluliitto (the Finnish Association for Nature Conservation) to remove Himalayan Balsam from around Longinoja in Malmi, Helsinki.
This particular invasive spreads aggressively in Finland and displaces native plants that are important to many local insects. Leena says the whole group went into “treasure hunting mode” in the woods as they enthusiastically scanned the forest floor the small, serrated leaves of Himalayan Balsam.
Strengthening local ecosystems
Niklas Strengell also spends his volunteer days weeding to help eradicate invasive species, like large lupines, which use nitrogen from the air to transform the soil until it’s incompatible with local plant and insect life.
By restoring natural spaces, Niklas has found a balance. He says doing this volunteer work is like a healthy feedback system. When he works for the benefit of those around him, their well-being contributes to his own.
Sustainable success stories from our customers
Case study: Ametller Origen
Following the successful implementation of the RELEX forecasting and replenishment solution in 2019, Ametller Origen has experienced remarkable improvements throughout their supply chain.
Case study: Nemlig.com
As Denmark’s leading online grocer, nemlig.com has experienced explosive growth in recent years. With that growth came the need for an adaptable markdown optimization system that would allow them to scale effectively into the future.
Resources & news
Enjoy the latest thought leadership and news on the topic of sustainability
The high costs of food waste: Smarter grocery practices for Earth Day
Cut grocery retail costs and empower sustainability efforts at the same time by preventing food waste.
Waste not: How grocery retailers transform fresh produce from margin-eater to high performer
Find out how RELEX helps grocery retailers manage fresh produce, avoiding waste, boosting sales, and guaranteeing freshness.
How can AI enhance sustainability in supply chain?
Learn how AI enhances sustainability in supply chain by reducing waste, minimizing power consumption, improving efficiency, and enabling emissions tracking.
Recognized for driving change
Since 2022, RELEX has been committed to the UN Global Compact corporate responsibility initiative and its principles in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment, and anti-corruption.
Ecovadis awards RELEX a bronze medal for sustainability management and a commitment to promoting transparency throughout the value chain.
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