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Commitments

John lewis:

Continue to only source timber from sustainable sources and have 100% of our outdoor furniture ranges FSC-certifi ed for 2010 season.

By 2012, we will have 30% of our indoor furniture ranges FSC-certifi ed. Also by 2012 a further 20% of our indoor furniture ranges will be either actively progressing towards FSC certifi cation or certifi ed by other schemes.

Continue to ensure 95% of domestic large electrical appliances sold are A rated or above.

In 2010, double the number of Fairtrade lines in both existing and new categories.

By 2012 100% of our own-brand paper products will be manufactured from recycled or FSC (or equivalent) sources.

Work with our suppliers to improve the sustainability of the materials we use in own-brand products.


(Photo captioned: Eco Home exhibition, Geffrye Museum, London. Photographer Jayne Lloyd)

Home truths:

With more people looking to reduce their energy and water consumption, and save money in the process, John Lewis supported the ‘ecoHome’ exhibition at the Geffrye Museum in London in autumn 2009. This exhibition highlights the small changes that people can make, from using energy-effi cient appliances to not leaving Tvs and computers on standby.


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John lewis large electrical appliances a or a+ rated for energy efficiency


John Lewis products

Promoting more sustainable products

Our technical and buying teams work closely together to ensure every product we sell is safe and fi t for purpose. We are also committed to ensuring the integrity of products. John Lewis’s ‘Make a difference’ promotion from February to April 2009 showcased our range of ‘environmentally friendly products that don’t cost the earth’. The promotion highlighted the many responsible and desirable products we sell, from organic beauty products and cotton linen to biodegradable cleaning products, and Fairtrade hampers to doormats made from recycled tyres, cotton and bottle tops. The promotion involved window displays, banners and posters – made from recyclable paper and water-based inks – as well as information points, an online campaign and competitions.

As an example, John Lewis has a strong position on energy-efficient electrical appliances. It always seeks to stock items with the lowest energy consumption, and all of its own-brand domestic large electrical appliances are A or A+ rated for energy efficiency. Demonstrating that appliances are getting greener all the time, 11 shops took delivery of the fi rst A++ appliances in March 2009. The three washing machines have water-saving tilting drums and two fridge-freezers come complete with space-age insulation. We also sell items bearing the Energy Saving Trust’s ‘energy Saving Recommended’ logo.


“ecoHome is a timely exhibition, marking the impact that environmental considerations now have on the choices people make for their homes. Capturing the eco-home movement in full swing through this exhibition is exciting and thought-provoking, and showcases just some of the small steps we can take to make a big difference.”

Sean Allam, Head of Product Sourcing, John Lewis


“The ‘Make a difference’ promotion shows customers that we can help them to reduce their own environmental impact. And in the current economic climate, it is also good to show how environmentally responsible products can be cost-savers too.”

Claire Gibbens, Promotions Manager, John Lewis


Testing the water

As the Government looks to cut average water use to 120 litres per person by 2030, customers are also looking for the most water-effi cient appliances, and some of the best can be found at John Lewis. They include our own-brand DishDrawer dishwasher, which can utilise one drawer for small loads, and our ‘A+’ rated washing machine with a fl ow sensor to calculate the optimum amount of water required for the load.