Marks and Spencer Group PLC 2004 SR
The report covers the fiscal year from April 2003 to March 2004, focusing on five key issues identified through customer consultation: sustainable raw materials, technology use, animal welfare, ethical trading, and community programs. Highlights include the launch of the Marks & Start flagship community program, which provides work experience for disadvantaged groups, and the company's ranking as the leading retailer in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes. The report details progress in reducing pesticide residues, increasing organic cotton sourcing, and implementing ethical trading audits across its global supply chain. It also outlines environmental performance, including a 3.5 percent reduction in electricity consumption and the transition to renewable energy sources.
Company: Marks and Spencer Group PLC
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2004
Type: SR
Pages: 43
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Marks and Spencer Group PLC
Corporate Social Responsibility Report
The report covers the fiscal year from April 2003 to March 2004, focusing on five key issues identified through customer consultation: sustainable raw materials, technology use, animal welfare, ethical trading, and community programs. Highlights include the launch of the Marks & Start flagship community program, which provides work experience for disadvantaged groups, and the company's ranking as the leading retailer in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes. The report details progress in reducing pesticide residues, increasing organic cotton sourcing, and implementing ethical trading audits across its global supply chain. It also outlines environmental performance, including a 3.5 percent reduction in electricity consumption and the transition to renewable energy sources.
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Document Details
Report Year
2004
Reporting Period
Apr 2003 - Mar 2004
Fiscal Year
2004
Published
Apr 1, 2004
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
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Energy Consumption
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Employees