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Working with our suppliers

In Great Britain, we work with more than over 8,000 suppliers - 95% of which are based locally within the UK. Our procurement teams build relationships with our many suppliers, to make sure that they are delivering the best value in terms of quality, cost, service and innovation.

We recognise that by providing us with goods and services, our suppliers can have a significant social and environmental impact. We therefore believe in the importance of finding the most sustainable ways of working together.

We also ensure that our suppliers are kept up to date with our policies, procedures, and the conduct and behaviour we expect of suppliers.  Whenever necessary we hold meetings to keep our major suppliers updated on any developments in conduct policy.

 
Social equity
We are involved in a partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and TechnoServe to help create new market opportunities for fruit farmers in Africa – helping our suppliers provide sustainable livelihoods.
 
 
Social equity
By thinking about the purchases that you make, considering your impacts and making small changes to the way you live your life you can significantly improve the welfare of people who live miles away from you.