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Sustainable Retail

This Working Group is dedicated to the discussion of sustainable retail solutions, and will aim to cover all sustainability issues across the general and food retailing sectors.

Discussions and collaborations on the Working Group will include:

· Refrigeration, HVAC, lighting and on-site renewable energy solutions
· Energy efficiency in retail buildings and warehousing
· Sustainable packaging materials and packaging reduction
· Ways to boost your green credentials
· Waste reduction and the role of retailers in improving recycling
· How to maximize the benefit of your sustainable supply chain
· How to optimize your logistics

Join leading retailers and solution providers in the Working Group, to access relevant webinar presentations, documents, case-studies and legal practice notes.


       
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Group Members Include:

  • Robert Arthur

    Refrigeration Manager
    Marks & Spencer

  • Tom McLaughlin

    Good Business Journey Specialist
    Woolworths South Africa

  • Jane Milne

    Director of Business Environment
    British Retail Consortium

  • Roman Siser

    Sparkling Beverages Senior Category Project Manager
    Coca-Cola Europe


       
       

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12 March 2010
Project IceTech

The Project IceTech document explains how new and ground-breaking technologies can solve major cost, efficiency and carbon issues in the Supply Chain and how the new technology can easily be integrated with current working arrangements.

7 Dec. 2009
Verdantix CASE STUDY: M&S Brand Benefits From Its Climate Change Plan

This is a complimentary case study from Verdantix, the independent climate change business research firm. The case study is one in a series of Verdantix reports that analyze the business benefits of corporate climate change plans. In January 2007 the CEO of Marks & Spencer announced a 100 point eco-plan dubbed “Plan A”. In the area of climate change, the plan covers energy and fuel efficiency targets, consumer outreach, supplier engagement and carbon goals. Brand benefits are the most readily identifiable achievements from the plan for Marks & Spencer. Broad voluntary action by Marks & Spencer positions the firm to shape the debate. But in the midst of a recession and new regulations “Plan A” needs a refresh. For more case studies and best practice examples, visit the Verdantix website  http://www.verdantix.com/

18 Nov. 2009
Recorded webcast: A Better Retailing Climate - Progress Report 2009

19 minutes

Bob Gordon, Head of Environment, British Retail Consortium

Following the publication of the report 'A Better Retailing Climate - Progress Report 2009' by the British Retail Consortium, this is an in-depth presentation on the scheme and it's outcomes. To ask questions for Bob and other members of the BRC to address please add them to this forum thread.

16 Nov. 2009
A Better Retailing Climate - Progress Report 2009

The British Retail Consortium's A Better Retailing Climate was launched in April 2008, setting out the retail industry’s collective environmental ambitions. Retailers accept their important role in responding to the threats of climate change within their own operations and by supporting their suppliers and customers to reduce their carbon emissions. The five climate goals in A Better Retailing Climate reflect this wide impact.

This report provides an update on progress between their base year, 2005, and 2008, examining sector progress against quantitative targets, and using selected case studies to demonstrate progress in other areas. Further information and additional case studies are available at www.brc.org.uk/retailingclimate.

29 May 2009
Kingfisher Sustainability Report 08/09

The group's CR report for 08/09 is entitled 'Future Homes'. Future Homes is Kingfisher's Group-wide strategy for CR. It has two main aims: to help customers create greener homes and to embed sustainability within its own business operations.

26 May 2009
Engaging the consumer and boosting green credentials with an on-package recycling label system

Join Helene Roberts (Head of Packaging, M&S), Shane Monkman (Packaging Buying Manger, ASDA) and Jane Milne (British Retail Consortium) in a webinar discussion of:

How to successfully engage your consumers in your packaging reduction and recycling efforts

How this can boost your green credentials

Why this is crucial to any retailer

How the on-package recycling label system fits into an overall sustainable supply chain

20 May 2009
On-Package Recycling Label - British Retail Consortium

Details of the new On-Package Recycling Label scheme run by the British Retail Consortium

7 May 2009
Greening the High Street - Environment in Business

Article from the Environment Information Bulletin

1 April 2009
Become a leader in sustainable retail
Dr Sally Uren presented on the findings from Forum for the Future's "Retail Leadership: hallmarks of a sustainable retail business" report. The report covers: • a view of sustainability from the shop floor • examples of best practice in the marketplace • case studies from both established and young market entrants.
30 March 2009
Food and Drinks industry to achieve "fewer and friendlier" transport miles

Legal update