Marks and Spencer Group PLC 2008 SR
The report details the first full year of progress on M&S's 'Plan A' sustainability initiative, covering 100 commitments across climate change, waste, sustainable raw materials, fair partnership, and health. Key achievements include a 9% reduction in operational CO2e emissions, training 1,500 Healthy Eating Assistants, and launching a major clothes recycling scheme with Oxfam. The company also removed all artificial colors and flavorings from its food and soft drinks. M&S invested £15 million in community projects and increased its use of renewable electricity to 23%.
Company: Marks and Spencer Group PLC
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2008
Type: SR
Pages: 48
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Marks and Spencer Group PLC
How We Do Business Report
The report details the first full year of progress on M&S's 'Plan A' sustainability initiative, covering 100 commitments across climate change, waste, sustainable raw materials, fair partnership, and health. Key achievements include a 9% reduction in operational CO2e emissions, training 1,500 Healthy Eating Assistants, and launching a major clothes recycling scheme with Oxfam. The company also removed all artificial colors and flavorings from its food and soft drinks. M&S invested £15 million in community projects and increased its use of renewable electricity to 23%.
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Document Details
Report Year
2008
Reporting Period
Apr 1, 2007 - Mar 31, 2008
Fiscal Year
2008
Published
Jun 1, 2008
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
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Emissions
Scope 3:
Energy Consumption
Renewable Energy
Water Consumption
Total Waste
Women in Management
Workplace Fatalities
Employees