Sustainable raw materials
We're looking at the materials we use in every area of our business from fresh food and fabric to the way our shops are built. We aim to use materials from only the most sustainable sources protecting the environment and the world's natural resources for future generations.
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- 58. Fish
Ensuring all the wild fish (fresh and processed) we sell is Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)-certified or, where MSC is not available, another equivalent independent standard.
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- 59. Dye-houses
Having improved our auditing system for dye-houses to ensure compliance with our sector leading environmental and health & safety standards. We plan to develop new best practices for water, energy and chemical use.
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- 60. Polyester
Using recycled plastic (e.g. used bottles) to make polyester, rather than using oil. Make ranges of men’s, women’s and children’s polyester fleeces from recycled plastic within a year. Extend to other polyester ranges such as trousers, suits and furniture ‘fill’ by 2012.
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- 61. Clothing standards
Improving traceability in our non-food supply chains for animal-derived raw materials and work with animal welfare groups to develop sourcing policies on animal welfare for leather and wool.
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- 62. Fixed cut off date for animal testing
Having launching a fixed cut off date for all our beauty and homecare products, we will maintain this position and extend it to the cleaning products we use in our stores.
Sustainable raw materials progress so far
From Fairtrade to free range we're becoming more sustainable.
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