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\n Ten Immediate Priority Areas for Transformation\n <\/div>\n
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We have established an ambitious roadmap identifying the ten immediate priority areas we will focus on as we make our journey towards net zero.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n How We Source Our Products\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Zero\n <\/div>\n
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\n Zero Deforestation\n <\/div>\n
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100% of soy to be sourced from verified deforestation and conversion-free regions by 2025\/26.<\/p>\n

100% segregated responsibly sourced palm oil by 2025\/26.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Sustainable\n <\/div>\n
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\n Sustainable Sourcing\n <\/div>\n
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100% verified recycled polyester by 2025\/26.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Low-impact\n <\/div>\n
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\n Low-impact Farming\n <\/div>\n
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We support our farmers to enable them to grow low carbon, responsible food, use fewer pesticides, enhance their soil, protect natural resources and drive innovation.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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\n How We Make Our Products\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Increasing\n <\/div>\n
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\n Increasing the Range of Plant-based Protein\n <\/div>\n
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Double the sales of vegan and vegetarian products by 2024\/25.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Suppliers\n <\/div>\n
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\n Suppliers &Business Partners Net Zero Journey\n <\/div>\n
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Looking beyond our own operations to spark change and support decarbonising across our full value chain.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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\n How We Are Reducing Waste & Protecting Resources\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Circular\n <\/div>\n
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\n Circular Economy\n <\/div>\n
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Enhancing our clothes recycling scheme with new incentives for Sparks members.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Reduce\n <\/div>\n
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\n Reduce Food Waste\n <\/div>\n
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100% edible surplus to be redistributed by 2025\/26.
\nFood waste reduced by 50% by 2029\/30.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Reduce\n <\/div>\n
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\n Reduce & Recycle Packaging\n <\/div>\n
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100% of packaging to be recyclable by 2025\/26.
\nRemove 1bn units of plastic packaging 2027\/28.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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\n Driving Efficiency Across Our Store Estate\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Zero\n <\/div>\n
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\n Zero Emissions Property\n <\/div>\n
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Deliver a more efficient store estate.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Zero\n <\/div>\n
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\n Zero Emissions Transport\n <\/div>\n
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Moving to low-carbon logistics with reduced dependency on diesel and increased use of new technologies and cleaner fuels. Contributing to cross-industry action through collaboration.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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We know that 94% of our carbon footprint (6.1 million tonnes) comes from indirect, or Scope 3, emissions. These indirect emissions come from our value chain \u2013 how we make and source our products. Only 6% (0.3 million tonnes) of our carbon emissions come directly from the fuel and electricity we use in our operations (known as Scope 1 and 2 emissions). As an own-brand retailer, we are uniquely positioned to work with our trusted suppliers to reduce Scope 3 emissions. One of our biggest strengths is the close and long-lasting relationships we\u2019ve built with our partners, from farms to factories.<\/p>\n

This year we have had our 2030 corporate greenhouse gas emissions reduction target approved by the Science Based Target initiative:<\/p>\n

\u201cMarks and Spencer PLC commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions 55% by 2030 from a 2017 base year. Marks and Spencer PLC also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 55% within the same time frame.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

The target was set and the baseline updated in line with current guidance.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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\n Our Emissions\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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The impact of climate change affects all of us and the scientific evidence is clear \u2013 urgent action is needed by everyone.\nEvery human activity has a carbon footprint. We all need to cut emissions to avoid the worst consequences of climate change. And there are practical considerations for our business: energy costs, the availability of raw materials, new markets and new legislation.\n<\/h3>\n \n
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