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CNBC.com announces: Auchan Romania, the only retailer in Southeastern Europe included in "50 SDG Leaders" for its sustainability innovations

March 20, 2025

Auchan Retail Romania is internationally recognized for its commitment to sustainability, being the first and only retailer from Southeastern Europe included in the "50 SDG Leaders," a collection of documentary interviews published on CNBC.com, the online platform of one of America's leading television channels. This campaign, initiated by the United Nations (UN), highlights companies that make significant contributions to achieving the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, promoting a fairer...

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