M&S Plan A- Energy Saving In The Work Place- Case Study Flashcards
M&S aimed to be the first what type of business.
The first carbon neutral business.
When did M&S reach carbon neutral status?
2012.
Since the start of plan a, M&S has reduced its energy use total by ______ and it’s carbon footprint by ______.
Energy- 35% lower.
Carbon footprint- 50% lower.
Explain the impacts Plan A has had on some clothing warehouses.
It has caused 100 clothing warehouses that supply M&S to become more energy conscious and GET 35% MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT.
Plan A has provided ________ of M&S’ workers with free joke insulation to reduce the energy they use in heating their home.
30000
Thirty thousand
Since plan a started, explain the difference in the amount of recycled garments by M&S.
It has multiplied by 10. Changed from 2 million to 20 million.
How much waste does M&S now send to landfill?
NONE.
Since plan a, operational waste is ________ lower.
Operational waste 25% lower.
Since plan a, constriction waste is how much lower?
Half as much- 50% lower.
Since plan a has been introduced, what has been an overall benefit for M&S?
It has seen a 29% year to year benefit after this.
Explain the changing trends in the amount of Plan A quality products being sold by M&S.
In 2012, 30% of products were plan A standard and in 2013, 45% were.
By 2013, M&S sold ____ _______ sustainable products.
One billion sustainable products sold by 2913 by M&S.
By 2013 by how much did M&S manage to reduce its water use levels.
By 28%
M&S is now the only _______ ________ retailer.
Carbon neutral.
Of the 2015 pledges, how many were met two years early- by 2013?
139/180 pledges met by 2013.
Of the 2020 pledges, how many were met by 2015?
47 2020 targets met by 2015.
Explain how the Castle Donnington M&S site is designed for energy efficiency.
It has the largest single roof mounted solar panel in the UK- operating since Feb 2015. Produces 5000mw/year- enough to power 1900 homes.
100% of the electricity used in the UK AND ROI is from…
Renewable and green tariffs.
All M&S products comply with what laws?
EU emission laws.
By 2013, waste levels were down by _____ and now are down by ______ in total.
2013- 28% lower.
Now- over 65% lower.
What is the 2020 target related to waste?
To further reduce the waste levels by 20% by 2020 when compared to the 2013 figure.
What happens to the waste that M&S produces?
None goes to landfill.
10% is decomposed.
90% food waste sent to generate electricity via anaerobic respiration.
How was the use of fridge and freezers made more energy efficient with plan a?
They were all swapped for more energy efficient ones.
What has been the improvement in fuel consumed in transport?
31% less fuel is used in transport- by taking straight to destination and avoiding inconveniences.
