Tag: John Lewis Partnership

The John Lewis Partnership enters the Race to Zero, supporting the transition to a decarbonised economy

Stuart Mitchell

The John Lewis Partnership has joined a leading group of businesses that have signed up to the SBTi Business Ambition for 1.5°C and also joined UNFCCC Race to Zero campaign*.  To mitigate some of the worst climate impacts and prevent a state of irreversible damage to societies, economies and the natural world, it’s essential that we hold temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. This means halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. Marija Rompani, Director of Sustainability & Ethics at the John Lewis Partnership,…

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The modern way to someone’s heart? Great eco habits!

Stuart Mitchell

It used to be that good food was the way to a person’s heart but in 2022 – for Gen Z at least – it’s having good eco habits. According to a new survey commissioned by the John Lewis Partnership, 85 per cent of 18-24 year olds questioned said that differing opinions about sustainability were the cause of frequent fall outs.  Even more severe, a staggering 47 per cent admitted that they’ve actually broken up with someone purely because of poor eco habits – with modern daters increasingly showing they…

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John Lewis Partnership signs new credit facility linked to environmental targets

Stuart Mitchell

The John Lewis Partnership has signed a new £420m five-year revolving credit facility linked to environmental targets.  The facility is provided by seven banks who continue to offer important backing to the Partnership and its plans. The financing replaces existing facilities of £500m, which are due to expire at the end of 2022.  Under the terms of the new agreement, the interest rate we pay on the facility will vary depending on whether we achieve three environmental targets over five years related to reducing carbon emissions, reducing food waste and…

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John Lewis Partnership launches new support for working families and young people leaving the care system

Stuart Mitchell

The John Lewis Partnership will become the first UK retailer to launch six months’ equal parenthood paid leave and two weeks’ paid leave for any Partner who experiences the loss of a pregnancy. These commitments, alongside the start of a pilot programme to provide career help for young people leaving the care system, are part of a new package of support for Partners (employees), who jointly co-own the business.  Informed by feedback from Partners who shared what mattered most to them, these commitments support our vision to become the UK’s…

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John Lewis Partnership to donate more than £1m to local charities fighting child poverty

Stuart Mitchell

The John Lewis Partnership has today announced that it will step up efforts to help those disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, by donating over £1m this summer to more than 1,000 local charities and community organisations helping to end child poverty across the UK.  It’s part of our Give a Little Love programme, which aims to make a lasting difference to those in need. A total of 2.3 million children experienced food insecurity between March and August last year, and 850,000 children reported that they or their families visited a…

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