Sainsbury's Sustainability Policy

Sainsburys state that they recognise that virtually all the activities of an organisation or an individual have some impact on the environment and that their 'aim is to reduce the impact of our own organisation through a programme of continuous improvement'.

In this respect their policy is to:

• Quantify and monitor all environmental impacts of the business, including new projects, and set specific targets;
• Comply with current legislation and, where practical, seek to meet future legislative requirements ahead of relevant deadlines;
• Integrate environmental objectives into relevant business decisions in a cost-efficient manner;
• Require all colleagues to address environmental responsibilities within the framework of normal operating procedures;
• Minimise waste, seek to recover as much as is economically practical and ensure the remainder is disposed of responsibly;
• Develop appropriate emergency response plans for major incidents in order to minimise their environmental impact;
• Influence suppliers of services and own-brand goods to reduce their impact on the environment;
• Enhance awareness of relevant issues among customers, colleagues and others who have an interest in our business;
• Publish information on environmental performance.