Tesco is a large company and its activities affect the lives
of many people in societies around the world so they are accountable to all of
these people. Based on the Tesco and Society report 2013, Tesco has adopted a
lot of CSR initiatives and programmes for the past one year. They are using the
scale for good to create greater value for society and getting to grips with
the challenge, developing new initiatives and establishing long-term plans to
make what matters better, together.
Here are some CSR activities that carried out by Tesco
Hypermarket.
1) Creating opportunities for millions of
young people around the world
To reduce the crisis level of youth unemployment, Tesco
draws from their capability to hire, train and develop people’s careers to
address the challenge of creating new opportunities for millions of young
people. They did it by inspiring, equipping and enabling these young people to
succeed in the world of work.
To inspire
young people to broaden their horizons and realise their potential
Program: Tesco School Outreach
Tesco established a new UK school outreach programme. Tesco
leaders will be matched with local schools, which they can visit to share
advice and bring alive the enormous variety of skills needed in business
careers. This could be a truly game-changing programme as they won’t simply
inspire young people about traditional retail careers, they will also open up
the world of business, from farming and manufacturing, through to design and
the very latest digital technologies.
2) Improving health and through this help to
tackle the global obesity crisis
Since 1980, global obesity rates have more than doubled and
in many of the countries in which Tesco operate. As one of the biggest
providers of food and drink globally, Tesco believes that they need to help and
encourage their colleagues and customers to live healthier lives in tackling
the global obesity crisis. They encourage more balanced choices and healthier
lifestyles, through promotions, layout and ranges.
Consumer insights and
data:
Tesco use the data they have on consumer behaviour to
encourage a healthy balance in customers’ lives. They help their customer to
make healthier choices in their own shopping by personalising the information
customers receive and giving them relevant and clear healthy product
recommendations. For example, they share the Clubcard data with their customers
so their customer can understand how their shopping impacts their health.
This highlights that
in addition to food waste in Tesco stores, waste mainly occurs in agriculture
and the supply chain and with our customers.
Surplus food
management:
Whilst Tesco first priority is minimising food waste, this
initiative ensures that any surplus food is well managed and as much as
possible goes to those in need. Tesco has built strong partnerships with food
surplus charities. In Hungary and the UK they work closely with the Hungarian
Food Bank and FareShare, respectively, to ensure that unsold food is put to
good use.
4) Trading responsibly: Building customer
trust
Food Trust:
To become the most trusted retailer around the world, Tesco
demonstrate that their products are safe, sourced to the highest standards and
are honestly labelled. They put in place better controls by implementing an
unprecedented DNA testing programme
and a market leading traceability
programme for the UK which will be replicated in our Central European
operations.
5) Reducing their Impact on the Environment:
Increasing the efficiency in the way they use scarce natural resources
In Asia, where water intensity is highest, Tesco are on
the road to reduction. In China, their distribution centre in Jiashan,
Zhejiang Province has been designed to use 40% less water than a traditional
logistics warehouse. Their service centre in India introduced rainwater
harvesting technology to collect surface run-off and rooftop water. This water
is used to meet the centre’s water requirements as well as helping to replenish
the water table which benefits the local community.
