Stakeholder engagement

Sainsbury’s continually engages with external stakeholders to inform the implementation of

its sustainability plan.

Following stakeholder engagement Sainsbury’s , in November 2011, published its 20 by 20

Sustainability Plan consisting of 20 environmental and social commitments to be achieved by

2020. The commitments cover both Sainsbury’ operations and the supply chain of our own

brand products.

The Sustainability Plan can be viewed here:

http://www.j-sainsbury.co.uk/responsibility/20x20/

And the one year update, published in November 2012, can be viewed here:

http://www.j-sainsbury.co.uk/media/1377005/jsainsbury_20x20_sustainability_brochure.pdf

The 20 by 20 Sustainability Plan drives Sainsbury’s engagement with external stakeholders

on this agenda. Through regular dialogue with various stakeholders – including government

bodies, academics, NGOs and charities and other businesses – Sainsbury’s is able to

implement its sustainability plan in a relevant, credible and effective manner. One example

includes Sainsbury’s engagement with the Green Monday events in the UK where various

stakeholders were able to give their feedback on our sustainability plans and progress to

date.