ESG INVESTMENT
“ By 2023 , we are committed to replace all our own brand packaging with widely recyclable or homecompostable materials ”
KATHERINE HESLING SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR , WAITROSE
enterprise and employability , and promoting sustainable livelihoods .
Of course , we couldn ’ t do any of these things without the amazing skills and dedication of our JLP Partners . We ’ ve just held another Partnership Week , an annual event for our employees which celebrates amazing teamwork . This year we recognised the fantastic outcomes that Partners have achieved for customers , suppliers and communities during the challenging times of the pandemic .
The Partnership fosters an inclusive , collaborative culture supporting ethnic minorities and the LBGTQ community , while also recognising the broad reach of customers we serve . I am always so excited to see the work of our diverse and innovative Partnership talents , which enables us to bring fascinating and original ranges to our customers ; such as hosiery from Sheer Chemistry , ingenious greeting cards
by AfroTouch and delicious new world food lines .
My personal favourite was Waitrose ’ s Language of Love Bouquet which comprised rainbow-coloured roses for Valentine ’ s Day , demonstrating our commitment to promoting an inclusive and vibrant community within and beyond the business .
Our customers have always recognised the Partnership ’ s commitment to creating better outcomes for society and it was fantastic that throughout our 2020 Christmas ‘ Give a Little Love ’ campaign we were able to raise over £ 3m for our chosen charities FareShare and Home-Start . Now these efforts are also being recognised within the wider retail grocery industry , reflected in our recent nomination for a 2021 Grocer Gold Award in the Waste Not Want Not category !
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