Marks and Spencer announces new green policies
Thu 18 January 2007
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Marks and Spencer, the food retailer, has announced details of a new environmental policy through which the company aims to become 'carbon neutral' and which will result in major changes in the way that the company operates. The M&S announcement was closely followed by a far-reaching announcement from Tesco about its environmental policies.
Under the 100-point plan, which M&S says will cost £200m, the company will adopt ethical supply practices, increase renewable energy use, reduce waste and otherwise promote sustainability.
In terms of transport, M&S says it will run at least 50% of its lorries on biodiesel. The company will generally seek to reduce the 'food miles' in products it sells.
M&S's voluntary programme is one of the UK's biggest ever corporate social responsibility commitments. The plan was warmly welcomed by environmental groups.
Market leader Tesco has also recently announced a range of plans to cut carbon emissions and encourage its customers to 'buy green' (see story link below).
Related Documents
Green Consumer Guide story link
Marks and Spencer press release link
Tesco news story link
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