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pack and non-FSC METPOL card . We ’ ve made good progress so far . For example , we have established a Centre of Excellence to look closely at our packaging and explore ways to reduce it . We believe we ’ ve removed nearly 600 million units of single-use plastic since 2019 but we are working to establish a clear baseline so we can fully measure our future reduction .”
Championing equality
From relationships with the wider environment to partnerships nearer home , Mark believes that closer is better . “ Taking third-party logistics partners as an example , we now want to provide longer term contracts . This offers an improved platform from which our partners can invest and align closer to our strategic goals and
We believe we ’ ve removed nearly 600 million units of single-use plastic since 2019
requirements . Shorter term contracts drive a transactional approach which may work for a limited time but if you wish to drive real synergy then I truly believe longer terms facilitate this . Maintaining these relationships is the same as for any relationship in my opinion : openness , honesty and becoming as transparent as possible . My personal preference is face-toface meetings , as they help to foster improved personal relationships , which also helps ,” he outlines .
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