SUSTAINABILITY

A better way of doing business

Our food touches the lives of millions of people, from our customers to those who make, grow and pack our products. As Partners (co-owners of our business) we are passionate about every step of its journey, from field to fork. We believe that by always being fair, never wasteful and transforming the lives of those who create, eat and enjoy it - our food can be a force for good

Read our latest corporate responsibility report
Read our latest corporate responsibility report

Not just for Christmas

Reducing our environmental impact is a year-round aim at Waitrose & Partners – even at Christmas time, we can focus on more meaningful ways to make a change. All the palm oil used in our own label Christmas confectionary is certified sustainable, the cocoa is 100% Fairtrade sourced and the sticks for our chocolate lolly trees are made from paper, not plastic. What’s more, Our own label flowers and plants are glitter-free, or we’re using an environmentally friendly alternative. By Christmas 2020, we’ll be able to say the same about our own label cards, wrap, crackers and tags

Find out more
Find out more
TOR harris, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility

Partners Against Waste

Partners Against Waste is our pledge to a waste-free future. We know the impact of plastics on our environment is a serious concern for both Partners and our customers. That’s why we’re leading a journey of change – by saying goodbye to unnecessary plastics, designing better packaging and reducing food waste right across the business. Together, we can make waste a thing of the past

Our next steps
Our next steps
Your bags beat ours

As part of our plan to cut unnecessary plastic from our environment, we’re no longer providing 5p single-use plastic bags. Thank you for using your own tote or bag-for-life

Bye bye plastic

We’ve pledged to make all own-brand packaging reusable or made out of recyclable or home-compostable material by 2023

Reducing food waste

Our food is too good to waste so any edible food we can't sell is donated to local charities and good causes

Unpacked

Our exciting new trial to reduce packaging waste gives customers refillable options for pasta, coffee, wine and more

Farming & Fishing

We build long-term relationships with farmers and producers who share our commitment to sustainable and ethical practices and the welfare of workers

Community & Health

We are dedicated to promoting the well-being of our customers, Partners, and the communities in which we work and trade