M&s and nike

Watch the video, play the spot the Watch the video, play the spot the difference gamedifference game

http://www.marksandspencer.com/MS-TV/b/311612031?intid=emtv_337_0_1677092086001

http://plana.marksandspencer.com/about/carbon-neutral/carbon-copy

M&S – how are they being more M&S – how are they being more sustainable?sustainable?

Improved energy

efficiency in stores by 28%

New light fittings have

cut energy use by 70%

Fuel efficient lorries

Wash at 30 campaign – means less energy used to

heat water in the washing machine

SHWOP – reduces waste

by encouraging customers to

give their clothes to

charity

Stop deforestation by sourcing

coffee, chocolate

and palm oil from

sustainable sources

New fridges cut leaks by 3260 times. No

more CFC’s

• New offices that integrated outside with inside– Central green, 4 courtyards and native plants

• Collected rainwater for flushing toilets – 3.6 million litres

• Made a list of materials that were less harmful to the environment and would biodegrade so less waste

• Got rid of PVC

• Started using organic cotton

Explain how large organisations are becoming Explain how large organisations are becoming more sustainable in the workplace. (6 marks)more sustainable in the workplace. (6 marks)

C/D – you will have described how companies try to be more environmentally friendly. You may not have named a company. Your answer is likely to include details about how they have tried to cut down on using resources

C/B – Name at least one company (Nike or M&S) and offer some details about one of its policies e.g. tackling deforestation

A/A* - You have used at least two examples and identified more than one area where these companies are trying to be more sustainable e.g. M&S deforestation and cutting carbon PLUS Nike getting rid of PVC and using more organic cotton