A shared passion for our environment


We are committed to reducing our impact on the environment and promoting good environmental practice.


 


OUR KEY AIMS


Deliver an absolute reduction in our operational CO2e emissions.


Reduce energy-related transport CO2e emissions from shop deliveries.


Halve the impact of Waitrose’s refrigeration and cooling direct CO2e emissions by 2012.


Achieve at least a ‘Very Good’ BREEAM rating on all new shops.


Register all construction sites with the Considerate Constructors’ Scheme.


Meet our waste and recycling targets.


Continue to improve our energy efficiency, source 100% of our electricity from green sources and consider all forms of renewable energy for shops and head offices.


 


6.3% - Reduction in relative transport CO2e emissions since 2005/06



 


52% - Proportion of operational waste diverted from landfill in 2009/10


‘Very Good’ - BREEAM rating achieved at Waitrose Wellington, as well as Considerate Constructors Scheme ‘Beyond compliance’ performance.


100% - Partnership purchased electricity derived from certified ‘green’ sources


 



CARBON EMISSIONS We have reduced our CO2e (CO2 equivalent) emissions, relative to the size of our business, by 30% since 2001/02 but in 2009/10, we committed to making an absolute reduction in our emissions, and started developing a carbon footprint reduction programme to deliver this objective. We have also been working to assess the embedded carbon in a range of products.


TRANSPORT AND DISTRIBUTION Relative to turnover, we improved our fleet’s CO2e emissions by 2.4% since last year. We continue to seek opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce our emissions. As part of a long-term policy, we are also exploring and trialling low-carbon alternative fuels such as Pure Plant Oil and biomethane.


RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT In February 2010, we launched a new Responsible Development Framework. It builds on our previous Sustainable Construction Framework and includes targets and guidance for the development, refurbishment and extension of shops, offices and warehouses.


ENERGY USE Through a Partnership-wide energy management programme that incorporates new technology, Energy Awareness Manuals and automatic meter readers, both Waitrose (22%) and John Lewis (23%) exceeded targets to improve shop energy efficiency by 20%. This helped the Partnership to achieve the Carbon Trust Standard – an independent endorsement of our achievements in carbon reduction.



WASTE, RECYCLING AND PACKAGING We continue to increase the proportion of our operational waste that is diverted from landfill. This extends to waste generated during the construction, extension and refurbishment of shops, from paint cans to timber and metal to food waste. Both Waitrose and John Lewis are also committed to delivering reductions in product packaging.


Read our full CSR report online at www.johnlewispartnership.co.uk/csrreports





REFRIGERATION In 2009/10, Waitrose’s average refrigeration and cooling direct emissions fell by 26% in relative terms. Waitrose also completed a five-year programme to phase out HCFC refrigerants, introduced a new refrigeration system that uses a water- and propane-based natural refrigerant and undertook an extensive leaks prevention programme.

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