Setting targets is one thing. Delivering them? That’s what matters.
It’s been five years since we launched our Now & Next Sustainability Strategy, and with many of our ‘Now’ targets drawing to a close, we’re incredibly proud to have achieved the following ambitious targets and more…
♻️ Replaced one billion pieces of plastic by 2025 – currently at 1.7 billion (and counting)
📦 Tested five reuse pilots by 2025
🌍 Engaged 15.4 million people on the circular economy – surpassing our target of 10 million people, 5 years early
🪴 100% of our sites engaged in community activities each year, for three years running
🤝 Strengthened our human rights due diligence with 100% of our manufacturing sites completing the Sedex SAQ one year early, and now an annual commitment
🌳 Measured and improved biodiversity in our own forests and assessed our dependencies on nature
🐝 Biodiversity programmes in place at each of our paper mills
💧 100% of our paper mills and packaging sites have water management plans
🚰 10% reduction in water withdrawal at sites at risk of water stress compared to 2019
We’d like to say a huge thank you to our colleagues, customers, suppliers and communities for joining us on this remarkable journey so far.
Download our 2025 Sustainability Report to find out how we’re continuing to lead the way in sustainability:
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