Focus On - Sustainability

Key Issues for the Grocery Industry Plastics have not gone away. Waste plastic created every year is the equivalent of: Consumers top concerns www.planforprofit.co.uk @PlanforProfitRetail @Plan_for_Profit Page 4 120 million large 4x4s 46% landfill 22% litter Plastic is affordable, durable, and flexible, used in everything from packaging to clothes. Each year, more than 280 million tonnes of short-lived plastic waste is generated, equivalent to 120 million large 4x4 vehicles. Of this waste, 46% ends up in landfills, 22% becomes litter, and it can take up to 1,000 years to decompose. … but there is much more Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, with food production accounting for 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Water is vital for human health. Although there is enough for everyone, poor economics and infrastructure means millions die from inadequate water supply, sanitation, and hygiene. In 2019, the same issues topped consumer concerns. Climate change was the biggest concern then and has only grown more important, as has water scarcity, likely linked to recent climate issues. Plastic waste ranked third in 2019 and remains a top concern today. The grocery industry clearly faces significant challenges, but these also present substantial opportunities for manufacturers, retailers, and brands that successfully navigate them. Climate Change Water Shortage Plastic Waste 19% 12% 11% 62% upset by the amount of plastic in their shopping Data Source: Kantar, Europanel, GfK - Who Cares, Who Does 2024