We can only build resilience in our supply chain and deliver our Plan for Better by working in partnership with our suppliers. They are fundamental to the success of our business. Long term partnerships and close collaboration will enable us all to innovate and develop solutions to the food supply challenges that face us as a result of climate change.
Key sustainability topics that matter to our suppliers
- Plan for Better strategy and plans
- Long-term relationships
How we engage on sustainability
- Hosting supplier events and conferences
- Supplier journals and newsletters
- Updates with our supply base through online supplier portals
- Our annual, independent Supplier Advantage Survey
- Collaboration with agricultural suppliers on sustainability through our ‘Makign it Happen’ action groups, our Sainsbury’s Dairy Development Group and newly formed Egg Group
- Board dinners and supplier visits
- Clear requirements for suppliers through supplier sourcing manuals, including our Plan for Better requirements
Examples of our engagement on sustainability in FY205/26
- Produced supplier journal and newsletters, covering topics such as DCF supplier requirements, EUDR implications, our work to address food poverty and our Fairtrade black tea
- Engaged with key suppliers on SBTi target approval and disclosure through environmental impact disclosure systems such as Higg, CDP and Secaro (previously named Manufacture 2030)
- Supplier conference, covering our targets, progress and requirements
- Supplier visit with PLC Board