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Supermarkets wield a huge amount of influence over growers, produce traders and consumers, including in issues of pesticide use. PAN UK is often asked ‘which UK supermarkets are the best on pesticides’? Our first comparison, published in 2009, triggered considerable interest by retailers and ethical investment trackers. The 2009, comparison was based on the information published by the supermarkets themselves. For this updated comparison, we also asked the supermarkets to fill in a questionnaire and offered them the opportunity to talk us through their policies. We also expanded on the earlier version by assessing supermarkets performance in three new areas: Pollinator friendly practices, phasing out highly hazardous pesticides and support to help farmers reduce pesticide use.
PAN UK believes it is important to monitor the policies and performance of retailers on pesticide issues, in order to support and encourage positive change and to let consumers and investors know which are the poor performers. In 2009 we conducted a study comparing the 10 main supermarkets operating in the UK on their policies, plans and actions on a range of pesticide issues important to concerned consumers. Two years on, we felt it was necessary to revisit our comparison, looking for progress.
See how you're favourite supermarket did in our comparison: Report Summary: What are UK Supermarkets Doing About Pesticide Problems? ALDI Report Card Email the UK Managing Director: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Print a Copy of a Letter to the UK Managing Director ASDA Report Card Email the CEO: Mr. Andy Clarke, CEO, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Phone: 0113 243 5435 Print a Copy of a Letter to the CEO The Cooperative Report Card Email the CEO: Mr. Peter Marks, Group Chief Executive, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Email Customer Relations: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Phone: 0161 834 1212 Print a Copy of a Letter to the CEO LIDL Report Card Email the UK Managing Director: Mr. Ronny Gottschlich, UK Managing Director, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Phone: 020 8971 1100 Print a Copy of a Letter to the UK Managing Director Marks & Spencer Report Card Email the CEO: Mr. Marc Bolland, Chief Executive, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Email Customer Services: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Phone: 020 7935 4422 Print a Copy of a Letter to the CEO Morrisons Report Card Email the CEO: Dalton Philips, Chief Executive, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Phone: 0845 611 5000 Print a Copy of a Letter to the CEO Sainsbury's Report Card Email the CEO: Mr. Justin King, Chief Executive, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Phone: 020 7695 6000 Print a Copy of a Letter to the CEO Tesco Report Card Email the CEO: Mr. Phillip Clarke, Chief Executive, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Email Customer Service: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Phone: (0)1992 632222 Print a Copy of a Letter to the CEO Waitrose Report Card Email the CEO: Mr. Mark Price, Managing Director, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Phone: 01344 424680 0800 188 884 Print a Copy of a Letter to the CEO PAN-UK Supermarket Comparison Press Release.  |
