Marks & Spencer

Land conversion for agriculture and resource extraction destroys natural habitats, fragments ecosystems, and causes deforestation, thus leading to the displacement and extinction of species¹. About 5 million (Mn) ha of forests are lost yearly for ...

The shift towards purchasing desires over needs, driven by changing trends, contributes to a detrimental retail consumption culture². Overconsumption, defined as the excessive and wasteful use of goods, adversely impacts individuals, fostering ins...

In 2022, global GHG emissions amounted to 53.8 billion (Bn) tonnes (t) of CO₂e¹.To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, from 2020 to 2030, an annual GHG emission reduction of 7.6% is required². The rapid increase in the emission of GHGs is causi...

Indirect employment by companies in their supply chain supports numerous livelihoods^1;p7. However, over 40.3 million (Mn) people are subjected to modern slavery, and 24.9 Mn are linked to forced labour². Modern slavery violates human rights as it ...

In order to ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded through taxes paid by individuals and corporations¹. Corporate taxes...

Minorities, because of their status and lack of representation, might experience hostility, discrimination, and violence in the workplace¹. According to a survey, 13% of people reported missing a job opportunity due to ethnicity, and 50% faced dis...

According to the ILO, an organization needs 40-60% representation of either gender to achieve gender balance^1;pxii. Female underrepresentation limits economic development and squanders human potential, unequally distributing economic growth benefi...

In 2022 3.32 billion people were employed globally¹. Job creation assists society in many ways, such as eliminating poverty and bringing economic stability, eventually leading to new taxpayers². It also gives opportunities for personal growth and ...

Food provides nutrients and energy needed for daily activities¹. However, hunger remains a chronic issue as 9 Mn people die of hunger every year¹. Clothing is a basic need². Wearing clothes enhances our personalities by boosting our self-worth and...

Over 70.7 million (Mn) tonnes (t) of packaging waste, including plastic, cardboard, etc is produced annually⁶. Plastic, which takes hundreds of years to decompose, has been indentified as a major factor pushing species into extinction, with around...