Marks & Spencer recently published its 2015 Plan, the first since the third stage of its Plan-A sustainability strategy was launched. The report presented the achievements of the retailer over the last 12 months. Under one if its newest initiatives, it will consult with customers and stakeholders on what they consider to be important and from where M&S sources and produces its products.
Around 6,52,000 workers in M&S’ clothing supply chain have received training on subjects such as financial literacy and health information and services. Around 102 of its largest clothing factories have adopted energyefficiency measures, making estimated savings of 10%. The retailer further aims to launch an updated set of principles, strengthened to include human rights, gender equality, community and fairness, a progress update on which will be provided annually. Also in the progress report, M&S said 64% of its products now have a Plan-A attribute – an eco or ethical quality above the market norm putting it ahead of its target to have 50% by 2015 and on track for all products to have an attribute by 2020.
