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Facts and figures for the Migros Group’s 2021 financial year

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Sustainability
Net zero

CO2: net zero by 2050 is the ambitious climate target that the Migros Group set itself in 2021.

Sustainability
–51.6%

was the reduction in operations-related greenhouse gas emissions by the Migros Group in 2021 in comparison with the reference year 2019. The target period lasts from 2020 to 2030.

Sustainability
400

More than 400 rail wagons transport goods for Migros every day.

Sustainability
188

188 vehicles make up Migros’ fleet of climate-friendly lorries: 99 electric lorries and transporters, 78 biogas and biodiesel vehicles, 11 hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Sustainability
+3%

increase in organic food sales in Cooperative Retailing (incl. Alnatura) in comparison with the previous year

Sustainability

was the reduction in operations-related energy consumption by the Migros Group in 2021 in comparison with the reference year 2019. The target period lasts from 2020 to 2030.

Sustainability
265 million

Number of PET drinks bottles collected in Cooperative Retailing in 2021

Health
154 locations

Development of the Medbase Group’s medical, dental and pharmaceutical contact points over the last five years

Health
818

Increase in the number of certified vegan products

Commitment
160 million

CHF 160 million was invested in social commitment and in areas such as community, education and ethics in 2021. CHF 142 million of these funds was distributed to Migros Culture Percentage.

Commitment
18 million

CHF 17 million was made available for the Migros Group’s Migros Pioneer Fund in 2021 (CHF 18 million spent).

Commitment
1 million

CHF 1 million per year has gone towards ecological development aid projects since 1979.

Employees
97’541

97’541 employees in the Migros Group

Employees

3’621 trainees in the Migros Group in more than 60 different occupations

Employees
58.6%

The proportion of female employees in 2021 was 58.6%.

Employees
49.2%

49.2% of employees worked part time in 2021.

Finance
28.932 billion

Group sales increased by 2.3% to CHF 28.932 billion in comparison with the previous year.

Finance
3.242 billion

Migros has grown its online sales by 67% in the past 5 years. Sales in 2021 amounted to CHF 3.242 billion.

Finance
668 million

The Migros Group’s profit came to CHF 668 million in 2021.

Finance
1.481 billion

The Migros Group’s total investments amounted to CHF 1.481 billion in 2021.

Finance
21.142 billion

Equity CHF 21.142 billion
27.1 % of the balance sheet total

Key figures in detail

CHF million, except where indicated

 

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Change from previous year in %

Income

 

28'071

28'453

28'683

29'947

28'932

–3.4

of which income before income from financial services business

 

27'292

27'677

27'914

29'189

28'173

–3.5

of which Migros retail sales

 

23'296

23'729

23'757

24'379

24'744

+1.5

of which income of the Cooperatives 1

 

15'557

16'255

16'062

16'559

16'364

–1.2

Total Migros distribution sites

num- ber

701

727

737

726

735

+1.2

Total Migros sales area

1'402'169

1'476'827

1'478'738

1'415'437

1'437'315

+1.5

EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation)

 

2'103

2'118

1'732

3'349

2'094

–37.5

as % of income

%

7.5

7.4

6.0

11.2

7.2

 

of which EBITDA of the Retail and Industry sector

 

1'795

1'796

1'390

3'096

1'841

–40.5

EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes)

 

603

651

201

1'866

800

–57.1

as % of income

%

2.1

2.3

0.7

6.2

2.8

 

Profit

 

503

475

335

1'757

668

–62.0

as % of income

%

1.8

1.7

1.2

5.9

2.3

 

Cash flow from operating activity

 

1'170

1'361

1'820

2'934

3'353

+14.3

as % of income

%

4.2

4.8

6.3

9.8

11.6

 

of which cash flow of the Retail and Industry sector

 

1'619

1'641

1'382

1'598

1'322

–17.3

Investments

 

1'476

1'516

1'574

1'479

1'481

+0.1

Equity

 

17'913

18'417

18'781

20'489

21'142

+3.2

as % of balance sheet total

%

27.7

27.7

27.5

28.2

27.1

 

of which equity of the Retail and Industry sector

 

14'931

15'282

15'438

17'004

17'545

+3.2

as % of balance sheet total

%

67.3

67.1

69.1

71.7

71.9

 

Balance sheet total

 

64'581

66'601

68'402

72'781

77'982

+7.1

of which balance sheet total of the Retail and Industry sector

 

22'176

22'789

22'331

23'727

24'416

+2.9

Expenditure for cultural, social and economic policy purposes

 

122

120

118

142

142

–0.1

Workforce/Migros Cooperatives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Workforce (number of persons − annual average)

num- ber

105'456

106'622

106'119

99'155

97'541

–1.6

Migros Cooperatives (number of members)

num- ber

2'187'818

2'215'194

2'236'811

2'268'184

2'281'761

+0.6

1 Ajustment as from 2018: Cooperations inclusive domestic and foreign branches

The Chairwoman and CEO’s Review of
the Year

Migros Group apprentices and trainees interviewed Ursula Nold
and Fabrice Zumbrunnen on the
events of the past year.

Migros formed the Reporting Academy
in 2021. Young talents at Migros will work with reporting experts over the coming years to create the Migros Annual Report of the future.

Making of
the film shoot

The Reporting Academy planned and produced a video interview with the Chairwoman and the CEO as the first new format for the Migros Annual Report.

How can a company reach the next ge-
neration through its annual report?
Which topics are
of particular interest
to Generation Z?

A look behind the scenes

1/7

Snapshots from the Reporting Academy workshops

The Migros Annual Report of
the future should...

The 12 ideas of the
M21 Reporting Academy

"... show what Migros is committed to supporting."
"... show what makes the Migros Group particularly sustainable."
"... be easy to understand for EVERYONE."
"... be honest and self-critical."
"... show how the Migros Group improves quality of life."
"... contain a personalised review of events."
"... put a spotlight on the 2.3 million Cooperative members."
"... show the diversity of the Migros Group."
"... be more interactive!"
"... show the achievement
of targets
transparently."
"... be more emotional and accessible."
"... be clear, simple and concise."
"... show what Migros is committed to supporting."
"... show what makes the Migros Group particularly sustainable."
1/12

Briefly introducing:
the M21 Reporting Academy

1 day of filming with the Chair-woman and CEO
9 young talents at Migros
3 all-day workshops
1 day of filming with the Chair-woman and CEO
9 young talents at Migros
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The Reporting Aca-
demy will continue
its work and develop new formats and
content over the
coming years.

All young people in
the Migros Group
are warmly invited
to join the Reporting Academy!

Any ques-
tions? Would you like to be
part of the Reporting Academy?

Then we look forward to
hearing from you!

The M21 Reporting Academy

Andrej, Giuliano,Kathrin, Zamira,Seraina, Albin, Mia,Tabea, Sina