Zurich, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – Migros has beat out larger competitors such as retail chains Marks & Spencers,  Tesco and Woolworths for the title of Responsible Retailer of the Year, given in Barcelona 15 May by the World Retail Congress.

The Swiss retailer was awarded the title for its track record in sustainability and ethical production of goods. These include its heavy use of rail to transport goods: Migros is the CFF rail company’s largest cargo client. Migros was cited as well for its new shopping centre in Bern, built with easy access to public transport in mind, and relatively good energy use. The centre relies for 15 percent of its heat on oil, with 35 percent coming from recovered heat and 50 percent from wood chips from a nearby forest.

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