Achieving Net Positive through responsible sourcing
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Achieving Net Positive through responsible sourcing Becky Coffin Kingfisher plc Net Positive 2 Net Positive 3 Net Positive 4 Creating the leader Net Positive 5 Net Positive 6 WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED ABOUT RESPONSIBLE SOURCING?
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1991
B&Q timber policy created
1993
Founder member of the FSC
2011
16,000 timber products with full chain of custody
Time Flexible and realistic Engaging and engaged suppliers key
B&Q kitchen units are made in Devon – after dropping off
FSC timber sourced from within 90 miles of the factory
Our customers are now emitting 69% less from paints & decorating chemicals than they did in 2001 Containers are 85% recycled PCW and are stackable, reducing distribution impact
2012: 100% of all B&Q branded emulsions have minimal levels of VOCs
Phthalate free shower curtains Organic garden chemicals introduced Imidacloprid based pesticides withdrawn in 2013 Clean Spirit introduced – non toxic water based alternative to white spirit – at the same price
…to create insulation Recycling textiles…
I can choose LED light bulbs, energy efficient kitchen appliances, peat free compost, recycled products, zero VOC paint, nest boxes, aerating showerheads, rechargeable batteries, split bins….. I’ve been helped To grow my own veg and to support my garden's wildlife To use rainwater in my garden – and to get composting To insulate my loft, to get solar panels fitted, so many ways to get my energy bills down I can be confident that: My paving slabs have not caused any workers to be exploited or hurt The pollutants in the paint I buy are being reduced Shopping at B&Q does not contribute to deforestation
2012: Peat Free compost sales up 82% year on year Bird Care up by 17% LED light bulbs up by 93% Positive results from the Energy Saving Shop Trial Q1 2013: Over 33% of B&Q’S sales are from products that comply to Kingfisher’s Eco Product Guidelines
transparency
reduce levels in products
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