Tag: Asda

Asda gathers suppliers to set out new approach to delivering on its sustainability ambitions

Stuart Mitchell

Last month on 20th March, Asda held its annual ESG Supplier conference with over 700 of its supplier partners and growers attending in person or virtually, in which it reaffirmed its commitment to working with suppliers to achieve its sustainability targets.  Asda’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) programme is a key part of its growth strategy, aiming to offer accessible and affordable solutions for the growing number of customers who want to shop in a healthier and more sustainable way, and developing a more efficient and resilient value chain.  …

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Asda announces plan to provide nearly £1million to support Community Alcohol Partnerships

Stuart Mitchell

Asda is delighted to confirm its ambition to provide nearly £1million, around £300,000 annually, to CAP (Community Alcohol Partnerships) for its next funding period, to increase the number of CAPs across the country, as well as the scope and quality of the services they provide in local communities.  CAP sets up and supports local partnerships that aim to reduce alcohol harm in children and young people, improve their health and well-being, and enhance their communities. Asda has supported CAP since 2009.  This new level of funding, provided by Asda, will…

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Asda updates on Gender Pay

Stuart Mitchell

Asda has recently published its 2023 Gender Pay figures, in line with the requirement for all large companies to report annually. In a report submitted to the Government’s Gender Pay website, the supermarket confirmed the following: The mean pay difference between all male and female colleagues is 6.6% (2022: 7.6%) The median pay difference between all male and female colleagues is 5.0% (2022: 4.7%) A 0% median pay gap for hourly paid retail store colleagues who make up 84% of Asda’s total workforce. Asda’s gender pay figures remain significantly lower…

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Asda and GroceryAid launch Tickled Pink Fund to support grocery colleagues going through a breast cancer diagnosis

Stuart Mitchell

Asda have announced it is collaborating with GroceryAid to provide financial, emotional and practical support to grocery colleagues affected by breast cancer as part of it’s Tickled Pink campaign. Asda’s Tickled Pink campaign works with charity partners, Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel!, to raise funds for better treatments, vital education and life-changing support, for anyone who needs it. The Asda Tickled Pink Gala Ball is a fundraising event with suppliers and partners and raised over £1.4 million for its charity partners; Breast Cancer Now, CoppaFeel! and GroceryAid at the event…

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Asda changes beef mince packaging to save over 60 tonnes of plastic each year

Stuart Mitchell

Asda has announced it is removing traditional plastic tray packaging across its Just Essentials beef mince range and is replacing it with a lighter and recyclable flexible plastic film alternative. The new packaging, which is now available in stores and online, contains 60% less plastic than previous version and is fully recyclable through Asda’s in-store collection points, which will help to remove 67.6 tonnes of plastic from Asda’s supply chain annually. The previous version of the packaging was used from May 2022 through to January 2024. The vacuum-pack method of…

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