Our responsibility
Responsibility
We do more for Switzerland
Migros and Switzerland belong together. That’s why we do more for people, nature and the economy. In everything we do, we strive to be more sustainable, more social and work as closely as possible with the communities we operate in. We do this not only because we believe it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s our passion.
We are committed
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Support for associations
Thanks to Support your Sport & Support Culture, 22,856 sports/cultural associations have received CHF 18 million for projects such as trampolines for young gymnasts and mask design courses since 2021. Distribution is decided on by Migros customers.
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“Non” beer
A democratic approach to beer. In 2022, 2.3 million cooperative members voted on the sale of alcohol, choosing between “Oui” or “Non” beer bottles. The result? A resounding no. Since October, we now have numerous non-alcoholic beers on offer.
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Climate protection
We support climate protection projects like the Necaayo cocoa cooperative, which uses new cultivation methods to avoid deforestation and improve soil quality. Online customers can support the projects with every purchase via the climate contribution.
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Sustainable milk
All of our drinking milk comes from responsibly reared cows. Since 2022, all Migros drinking milk must meet at least the IP-Suisse standard. Only Organic and Demeter guidelines are stricter. Much of our milk meets these more stringent criteria too.
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Club School
Our Club School offers wedding dance, martial arts, mindfulness and many other courses. Over 200,000 people attend classes each year. Founded in 1944 by Gottlieb Duttweiler, it’s the largest private educational and leisure institution in Switzerland.
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Migros Museum
The Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst in Zurich specialises in exhibiting, collecting and facilitating access to international contemporary art. Admission is and will always be free! As such, we are setting an example for open access to culture.
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Disposable tableware
Plastic waste harms our environment. We stopped providing disposable plastic tableware in late 2020 and plastic cutlery for ready meals at the end of 2022. Instead, we offer ecological alternatives, e.g. made of wood, bioplastics or palm leaves.
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Fun runs
As the main sponsor for Switzerland’s most popular fun runs, we get over 230,000 runners on the move throughout the country each year, giving runners the opportunity to live out their passion in the most beautiful surroundings, whatever their level.
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3,700 apprenticeships
As the largest Swiss private employer, we offer the greatest number of apprenticeships, with 3,700 new starters in 60 professions at 40 companies. From retail to recycling specialists, we’re investing in young talent and the future of Switzerland.
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Green parks
We provide > 600,000 m² of green space for free. In 1946, Gottlieb & Adele Duttweiler donated the “Zur Langhalden” estate to the public. Other parks: Gurten in Bern, Grün 80 in Münchenstein, Parc Pré Vert du Signal de Bougy in the canton of Vaud.
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What we do
Discover for yourself what we do for Switzerland and the people who live here.
We do more – for everyone in Switzerland.
What we do
Discover how we’re supporting Switzerland and everyone who lives here: with passion, logic and a clear mission!
All StoriesMigros Pioneer Fund
Beautiful products also help in the last stage of life
Bitten Stetter designs products for the final stage of life. In this way, she improves the quality of life of terminally ill patients.
Inclusion
A man with an iron will
After suffering an accident, René Hübner had to start using a wheelchair, but he adapted to his new situation and now works as a forklift operator for Migros.
More sustainable strawberries
Making strawberries more palatable for the environment
Migros has been selling sustainable strawberries from southern Spain since 2019.
Packaging
Packaging that grows back
The Basel-based start-up Mycrobez produces biofoam from fungus and wants to encourage the packaging industry around to the globe to think more circularly.
Agriculture
Fact-checking myths about soy
The small soybean is regarded as a major environmental polluter. Why is that? What do farm animals and the vegan diet have to do with it? Answers to common prejudices.
Climate & energy
What is the climate contribution used for?
You can make a contribution to climate protection at Migros Online and in pilot stores. What is it used for?
Sustainability
Weeding by robots
Fewer pesticides in agriculture? We present five pioneering methods.
M-Charge
Charge your car while shopping
We’re improving the situation for drivers of electric cars by creating 2,000 new Migrol charging points over the next few years.
Biodiversity
Winners and losers in the animal kingdom
A third of all animal and plant species in Switzerland are endangered. Three examples of animals whose habitats are disappearing, according to the WWF. But also three unexpected success stories.
Sustainable products
What do you know about Fairtrade?
What is the most popular Fairtrade product? And who is this Max Havelaar anyway? Take our quiz and find out!
Fair trade
How fair is my T-shirt? How to find out
Can I buy a T-shirt with a clear conscience? How does Migros ensure that the people who contributed to the creation of the garment are protected and treated with respect at their workplace? Insights into the many stages on the way to the finished T-shirt.
Cultivating soybeans in Seeland
Soybeans: No fertiliser, no pests
Cattle graze next to soybean fields on the Garohof farm in the Bernese Seeland: why the future looks bright for this pairing.