8.2 Local communities and donations

Local communities play an important role for MARR, given that they are correlated to the activities of the other stakeholders, such as customers, suppliers, employees and collaborators. Closeness to the communities is considered to be vital for the Company and is expressed on one hand by engagement with the local bodies and on the other through participation in local social and cultural events. Combating food waste and the responsible management of territorial resources are some of the guidelines behind MARR’s action, which is always oriented towards preventing and reducing food waste. The actions aimed at limiting surpluses are implemented in particular after the scheduling of the stocks as a result of the continuous monitoring of the warehouse inventories, thereby minimising waste. Any surpluses of food products that are unsold are donated to foundations, communities and other local associations involved in improving the living conditions of the poor and disadvantaged. During 2021, MARR donated the excesses to more than 20 bodies nationwide, including religious institutes and national associations of social benefit.

Some of the main institutions involved

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