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M&S publishes 2016 Plan A report

Published
Jun 15, 2016

Marks & Spencer, the British retail giant, has just revealed its latest report for its eco and ethical programme Plan A.



The company said it has made "good progress" on Plan A, with a further 22 commitments achieved in 2015/16. Among the things achieved by the retailer are:

*Charity donations helped reduce food waste by 9%
*Plastic microbeads from wash-off personal care products were removed in April 2015
*Nearly three quarters of M&S products have an eco or ethical quality
*Store and warehouse energy use is down 39%, water use down 31%
*Clothing and food suppliers are now detailed on interactive supply chain map 

CEO Steve Rowe said: “We are putting customers right at the heart of our business. That includes Plan A as much as any other part of our business and that’s why Plan A is now part of our customer and marketing team. It is a crucial part of how we engage with our customers, gain their trust and make every moment special for them. We know that Plan A is a win-win approach – a simpler, more efficient, less wasteful business is better for the planet and our bottom line – so we’ll chase that even harder.” 

Marks & Spencer has also joined the UN Global Compact and published its first-ever Human Rights Report, which outlines M&S’ approach to respecting human rights both within its own business operations and throughout its supply chain.  

Mike Barry, Director of Sustainable Business at Marks & Spencer, said: “2015 was an important year for sustainable business and Plan A. Yet again we’ve achieved tough and stretching targets. The successful Paris Climate negotiations and the launch of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals have created a long-term direction of travel for the global economy and companies need a bold vision and comprehensive plan to make sure they are aligned with these important agreements."
 

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