Tag: Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s and FareShare to launch digital food donation programme, to help get food to those in need

Stuart Mitchell

Until 16th October, Sainsbury’s customers will be able to donate online directly to FareShare, the UK’s largest charity fighting hunger and food waste. As an extension of Sainsbury’s in-store food donation programme, customers will be able to login to the Sainsbury’s website and make a donation as part of their weekly shop, in order to help support those who need it most. With increasing pressure on charities and food banks up and down the country, 100% of funds raised by Sainsbury’s and its customers will go towards purchasing food, which…

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Millionth Formula One fridge fitted in new Sainsbury’s store as supermarket drives toward becoming Net Zero by 2040

Stuart Mitchell

Sainsbury’s is fitting its 400,000th Aerofoil to fridges in its new Battersea Park Station store today, meaning all of its convenience stores and supermarkets are now fitted with the innovative energy saving technology. The news follows Sainsbury’s announcement in January 2020 where it pledged to invest £1 billion over the next 20 years to become a Net Zero business in its own operation by 2040 – 10 years ahead of UK government legislation. Pioneers of the innovative technology, Sainsbury’s was the first supermarket to install Aerofoils in 2017. After undertaking…

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Sainsbury’s pledges to support suppliers, partners and tenants

Stuart Mitchell

Sainsbury’s is pledging support to suppliers and partners that help to feed the nation in these challenging times. Sainsbury’s will work collaboratively with suppliers to support them with vital cash flow where needed. The move will help businesses to increase production volumes quickly so they can meet customer demand. Support will also be available to suppliers who find themselves in distress as result of the ongoing uncertainty. Sainsbury’s is encouraging suppliers who would like to hear more to contact us to discuss criteria for support via its Supplier Support team…

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Sainsbury’s announces trial of Ecover refill stations

Stuart Mitchell

Following the retailer’s recent pledge to become Net Zero across its operations by 2040, Sainsbury’s has today announced a new trial of refillable Ecover stations for washing up liquid and laundry detergent. From 26 February, customers in Sainsbury’s Harringay superstore will have the option to refill selected Ecover cleaning products using bottles that can be used up to 50 times, with the potential to save over a million tonnes of plastic per year. The refill trial will also be extended to a further 19 stores later this year. A Sainsbury’s…

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Sainsbury’s continues measures to reduce plastic as part of 2025 commitment

Stuart Mitchell

Sainsbury’s have increased their ‘Bag for Life’ carrier bag charge from 10p to 20p from 21 November. Step change sees extension of trial which was introduced earlier this year in Wales All profits from ‘Bag for Life’ sales will continue to go to good causes  Sainsbury’s is also assessing full range of ‘Bags for Life’, as it works with customers, colleagues and suppliers to reduce unnecessary plastic across the business The trial is just one of the steps Sainsbury’s `is taking to reduce plastic by 50% by 2025  A Sainsbury’s…

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