WHY M & S’ S PLAN A IS SUSTAINABLE SOURCING
M & S’ s Plan A for Farming showcases its advanced sustainable sourcing strategies. The retailer commits to 100 % British sourcing for key products like beef, milk and pork, with a 2030 goal for all British items from regenerative farms.
Backed by £ 14m( US $ 18.7m) investment in farmer support, innovation and standards like Angus Gold. This demonstrates procurement’ s role in risk mitigation, supply chain resilience and ethical supplier partnerships amid climate and economic pressures.
Procurement professionals can adopt similar models for regenerative practices and long-term contracts to enhance transparency and value.
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