Strengthening the local economy
MCCPK strengthens the documented economy and is an important exchequer collector. It is one of the largest tax collector in shape of Sales Tax and Income Tax in the Wholesale/Retail sector, from its Customers and Suppliers and depositing the same in Government treasury.
Promoting modern, locally sourced trade infrastructure
MCCPK serves as a catalyst for growth by implementing a modern trade infrastructure along the entire value chain: We offer local businesses like small retailers and restaurants a reliable supply source of up to 90 % locally procured goods as well as services to increase their competitiveness.
We also implement a modern agricultural supply chain through e.g. collection centres where local farmers can sell their produce directly at a fair market price. Through efficient post-harvest handling methods introduced by METRO a 95 % improvement in availability and quality was achieved.
Increasing food safety and traceability
Star Farm Pakistan (SFPK) started its operations in Punjab in April 2011. The business model has first been developed by METRO GROUP in China and helps local farmers and food producers to improve production, processing and logistics management. Currently SFPK on behalf of GOP is training about 12,000 farmers in production technology of wheat and cotton in the districts of Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Muzaffargarh & Lodhran.
Star Farm Pakistan being the pioneer of food traceability - From Field to Fork, has joined hands with Metro Cash & Carry Pakistan for the awareness and implementation of food traceability. A corporate farm has been established in District Nankana Sahib which will allow hygienic, safe and quality fruits & vegetables to consumers through Metro Cash & Carry Stores.
METRO Sustainable - Better for you & Planet
METRO is committed to protecting the environment, conserving resources and safeguarding the climate. At the same time, we develop solutions for the social challenges of tomorrow:
Environment: MCCPK has taken initiative towards energy saving by implementing Solatube Daylighting System in 7 stores which are now operating completely on daylight. Besides this MCCPK has also introduced environment friendly reusable bags and Oxo-bio degradable bags in all its stores country wide.
Quality Assurance: MCCPK stores have been successfully awarded with FSSC 22000 which is indeed a milestone achieved in the domain of sustainable quality assurance which will eventually benefit our customers.
Traceability: Traceable Meat Initiative at METRO Lahore stores has been launched, where now the meat at can be verified which makes us stand apart from the local meat market.