steps towards a truly sustainable business
Instead of being driven by our past performance, competitors or industry standards, our Enrich Not Exploit™ Commitment is inspired by the needs of our planet and its people. This is not simply about doing less harm, but about actively working toward a clear destination: a future in which humanity and other life can flourish on Earth forever.
Every company needs to do its bit if such a future is to become a reality. But what part must The Body Shop play? To answer that question, we worked with the Future-Fit Foundation, building on best-available science to define seven long-term goals that we must ultimately strive to meet to fulfil our aim:
- Source all inputs in ways that have no negative social of environmental impact
- Emit no substances which could harm the environment or society
- Ensure the presence of the business does not cause disruption to ecosystems
- Meet needs without any environmental impact, during product use and at end of life
- Create a working environment within which all employees can flourish
- Help to create thriving communities wherever the business operates
- Engage and empower customers to act in the best interests of people and the environment