- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=M&S Publishes Its Ten Years of Plan A Report 2017, and Connected Annual and Human Rights Reports https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/82452?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/82452?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/82452?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=M&S Publishes Its Ten Years of Plan A Report 2017, and Connected Annual and Human Rights Reports&body=ESG News from Alerts https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/82452?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Research, Reports & Publications](/CSR-News/research-reports-publications) # M&S Publishes Its Ten Years of Plan A Report 2017, and Connected Annual and Human Rights Reports Jun 8, 2017 9:00 AM ET Campaign: ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/images/ea87a366-f8de-4a64-b70c-c8941d8c8ec1.jpg) M&S updates on its suite of connected value reports and sets the scene for a new generation of Plan A initiatives. The [2017 M&S Plan A Report](http://planareport.marksandspencer.com/) is an annual update against Plan A sustainability targets first launched in 2007. The most materially important sections are independently assured by DNV-GL and the report also provides GRI Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Develop Goal and Global Compact reference pages. Carbon emissions are reported in compliance with the WRI/ WBCSD Scope 2 guidance on dual reporting. The [2017 M&S Annual Report](http://annualreport.marksandspencer.com/) is primarily aimed at an investor audience but also shows how total value creation is connected to sustainability performance. The [2017 Human Rights Report](http://corporate.marksandspencer.com/plan-a) reflects the company’s new approach to Human Rights and provides an update on the first report published in 2016. [Plan A 2025](http://corporate.marksandspencer.com/plan-a) is the company’s newly launched, customer focussed sustainability framework and targets. **2016/17 highlights include:** - Achievement of a further seven Plan A commitments. - Launch of new 2025 Plan A targets on Wellbeing, Transforming communities and Environment. - 79% of M&S products now have a Plan A quality (up from 73% last year). - Continued global carbon neutral operations (for the fourth year) and a 70% absolute reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. - 100% renewable electricity across all M&S operated locations worldwide (and 27% bio-methane replacement of grid gas). - Completion of the two-year Spark Something Good programme supporting 240 projects in 12 cities with 4,000 volunteers, half of whom were customers. - Rated as the top retailer in inaugural Corporate Human Right Benchmark and second in the Fashion Revolution Transparency Index. - Donating and raising over £200m to good causes over the last ten years. - Helping over 17,000 unemployed people through Marks & Start and Make Your Mark work experience programmes since 2007. Contact: [Read the Report](http://planareport.marksandspencer.com/) [![3BL logo ](/sites/default/files/2023-06/3BL%20FULL%20LOGO_MIDNIGHT_MEDIUM_0.png)](/profiles/alerts) ### More from Alerts ###### [U.S. Dairy Publishes 2023-2024 Sustainability Report](/news/us-dairy-publishes-2023-2024-sustainability-report) Nov 18, 2025 9:00 AM ET ###### [Employee Dedication Drives Progress Toward Animals, People and Planet Goals in Aurora Organic Dairy’s 2025 Sustainability Report](/news/employee-dedication-drives-progress-toward-animals-people-and-planet-goals-aurora-organic) Sep 10, 2025 8:00 AM ET ###### [Takeda Report Highlights Company’s Commitment to Cutting-Edge Science, Putting Patients First](/news/takeda-report-highlights-companys-commitment-cutting-edge-science-putting-patients-first) Jul 8, 2025 9:00 AM ET ###### [Kinross Releases 2024 Sustainability Report](/news/kinross-releases-2024-sustainability-report) Jun 10, 2025 10:00 AM ET ###### [Blackbaud’s 2024 Impact Report Highlights Continued Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility](/news/blackbauds-2024-impact-report-highlights-continued-commitment-corporate-social-responsibility) May 29, 2025 11:00 AM ET ###### [Vancity Restores Profitability and Stays True to Its Co-Operative Values](/news/vancity-restores-profitability-and-stays-true-its-co-operative-values) May 14, 2025 6:00 AM ET ###### [Schrödinger Demonstrates Corporate Sustainability Progress in 2024 Report](/news/schrodinger-demonstrates-corporate-sustainability-progress-2024-report) Apr 30, 2025 10:00 AM ET ###### [Ancestry Publishes 2024 Annual Impact Report, Highlighting Corporate Commitments & Progress](/news/ancestry-publishes-2024-annual-impact-report-highlighting-corporate-commitments-progress) Apr 15, 2025 9:00 AM ET