M&S Plan A- Energy Saving In The Work Place- Case Study

Question 1

M&S aimed to be the first what type of business.

Answer 1

The first carbon neutral business.

Question 2

When did M&S reach carbon neutral status?

Answer 2

2012.

Question 3

Since the start of plan a, M&S has reduced its energy use total by ______ and it’s carbon footprint by ______.

Answer 3

Energy- 35% lower.

Carbon footprint- 50% lower.

Question 4

Explain the impacts Plan A has had on some clothing warehouses.

Answer 4

It has caused 100 clothing warehouses that supply M&S to become more energy conscious and GET 35% MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT.

Question 5

Plan A has provided ________ of M&S’ workers with free joke insulation to reduce the energy they use in heating their home.

Answer 5

30000

Thirty thousand

Question 6

Since plan a started, explain the difference in the amount of recycled garments by M&S.

Answer 6

It has multiplied by 10. Changed from 2 million to 20 million.

Question 7

How much waste does M&S now send to landfill?

Answer 7

NONE.

Question 8

Since plan a, operational waste is ________ lower.

Answer 8

Operational waste 25% lower.

Question 9

Since plan a, constriction waste is how much lower?

Answer 9

Half as much- 50% lower.

Question 10

Since plan a has been introduced, what has been an overall benefit for M&S?

Answer 10

It has seen a 29% year to year benefit after this.

Question 11

Explain the changing trends in the amount of Plan A quality products being sold by M&S.

Answer 11

In 2012, 30% of products were plan A standard and in 2013, 45% were.

Question 12

By 2013, M&S sold ____ _______ sustainable products.

Answer 12

One billion sustainable products sold by 2913 by M&S.

Question 13

By 2013 by how much did M&S manage to reduce its water use levels.

Answer 13

By 28%

Question 14

M&S is now the only _______ ________ retailer.

Answer 14

Carbon neutral.

Question 15

Of the 2015 pledges, how many were met two years early- by 2013?

Answer 15

139/180 pledges met by 2013.

Question 16

Of the 2020 pledges, how many were met by 2015?

Answer 16

47 2020 targets met by 2015.

Question 17

Explain how the Castle Donnington M&S site is designed for energy efficiency.

Answer 17

It has the largest single roof mounted solar panel in the UK- operating since Feb 2015. Produces 5000mw/year- enough to power 1900 homes.

Question 18

100% of the electricity used in the UK AND ROI is from…

Answer 18

Renewable and green tariffs.

Question 19

All M&S products comply with what laws?

Answer 19

EU emission laws.

Question 20

By 2013, waste levels were down by _____ and now are down by ______ in total.

Answer 20

2013- 28% lower.

Now- over 65% lower.

Question 21

What is the 2020 target related to waste?

Answer 21

To further reduce the waste levels by 20% by 2020 when compared to the 2013 figure.

Question 22

What happens to the waste that M&S produces?

Answer 22

None goes to landfill.
10% is decomposed.
90% food waste sent to generate electricity via anaerobic respiration.

Question 23

How was the use of fridge and freezers made more energy efficient with plan a?

Answer 23

They were all swapped for more energy efficient ones.

Question 24

What has been the improvement in fuel consumed in transport?

Answer 24

31% less fuel is used in transport- by taking straight to destination and avoiding inconveniences.

Question 25

In what ways does M&S promote energy awareness and careful use?

Answer 25

Has energy aware and trained staff.
Store designers and builders are trained in energy saving.
Runs energy awareness campaigns.

Question 26

To control the amount of energy used, the energy used by M&S is remotely monitored how often?

Answer 26

Where half an hour.

Question 27

For a more efficient energy supply, M&S is trying to move toward what source of energy more?

Answer 27

Bio methane gas.

Question 28

How are M&S looking at ways to find alternatives to HFC refrigeration cases and therefore be more efficient in energy use?

Answer 28

They’re trailing 14 nitrogen chilled trailers that are more efficient.

Question 29

Define what marks and Spencer’s Plan A was.

Answer 29

A project launched in January 2007 to try and reduce the amount of energy used by the business.