J Sainsbury PLC 2020 SR
The report marks the conclusion of Sainsbury's 2020 Sustainability Plan and the announcement of a new commitment to become Net Zero across its operations by 2040, supported by a £1 billion investment. Key achievements include a 42% absolute reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2005 and a 33% reduction in water use. The company also pledged to halve its use of plastic packaging by 2025. Furthermore, the report highlights the '150 Days of Community' initiative, where over 35,000 colleagues volunteered for local projects to celebrate the company's 150th anniversary.
Company: J Sainsbury PLC
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2020
Type: SR
Pages: 29
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J Sainsbury PLC
Sustainability Update
The report marks the conclusion of Sainsbury's 2020 Sustainability Plan and the announcement of a new commitment to become Net Zero across its operations by 2040, supported by a £1 billion investment. Key achievements include a 42% absolute reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2005 and a 33% reduction in water use. The company also pledged to halve its use of plastic packaging by 2025. Furthermore, the report highlights the '150 Days of Community' initiative, where over 35,000 colleagues volunteered for local projects to celebrate the company's 150th anniversary.
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Document Details
Report Year
2020
Reporting Period
2019 - 2020
Fiscal Year
2020
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
File Size
Standards & Assurance
Reporting Standards
Materiality Assessment
Sustainable Development Goals
Other Standards
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Women on Board
Women in Management
Net Zero Target
Employees