Kingfisher's Commitment to Sustainability
Kingfisher plc, a global home improvement retailer, published its Sustainability Report for the 2018/19 financial year. The report details the company's progress on its Sustainable Growth Plan, which aims to make sustainability accessible for customers and to foster sustainable homes. This initiative is central to Kingfisher's ambition to become a leading home improvement company.
Key Focus Areas
The report highlights Kingfisher's efforts across several critical areas:
- Sustainable Homes: Initiatives focused on improving energy and water efficiency, creating healthier living spaces, and promoting connection with nature.
- Resource Efficiency & Circularity: Strategies to reduce waste, promote reuse, and implement circular economy principles in product design and operations.
- Community Impact: Partnerships and programs aimed at addressing poor housing conditions and enhancing community well-being.
- Ethical Practices: Commitment to fair labour standards, human rights, and responsible sourcing throughout the supply chain.
Driving Sustainable Change
Kingfisher is actively working to reduce its environmental footprint, setting targets for carbon emission reduction and sustainable material sourcing. The introduction of the GoodHome brand is a key step in integrating sustainability into customer-facing products and services.
Further details on Kingfisher's sustainability performance and strategy can be found on the Kingfisher corporate website.
