Marks and Spencer Group PLC 2009 SR
The report details the progress of Marks & Spencer's 'Plan A' sustainability initiative during the 2008/09 fiscal year. The company achieved 39 of its 100 environmental and social commitments, with the program becoming cost-positive by year-end. Key achievements include an 18% reduction in net carbon emissions, a 10% improvement in store energy efficiency, and a 62% reduction in carrier bag usage. Additionally, the company launched the M&S and Oxfam Clothes Exchange, recycling 3.2 million items. M&S also increased its renewable electricity sourcing to 31% and maintained its commitment to ethical trading and sustainable sourcing across its global supply chain.
Company: Marks and Spencer Group PLC
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2009
Type: SR
Pages: 48
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Marks and Spencer Group PLC
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The report details the progress of Marks & Spencer's 'Plan A' sustainability initiative during the 2008/09 fiscal year. The company achieved 39 of its 100 environmental and social commitments, with the program becoming cost-positive by year-end. Key achievements include an 18% reduction in net carbon emissions, a 10% improvement in store energy efficiency, and a 62% reduction in carrier bag usage. Additionally, the company launched the M&S and Oxfam Clothes Exchange, recycling 3.2 million items. M&S also increased its renewable electricity sourcing to 31% and maintained its commitment to ethical trading and sustainable sourcing across its global supply chain.
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Report Year
2009
Reporting Period
Apr 2008 - Mar 2009
Fiscal Year
2009
Published
Jun 1, 2009
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
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