Our founder, Spedan Lewis, had revolutionary ideas on how business could be done better. How, above all else, it could be a force for good. He once said: “The Partnership was created wholly and solely to make the world a bit happier and a bit more decent.” Today, that same sentiment remains at the core of the Partnership and a focal point for the Partners (employees) working here. His words form the foundation of our purpose; ‘Working in Partnership for a happier world’.

One way we see this purpose play out is through the important and dedicated ethics & sustainability work we carry out. Work that helps protect the environment, gives back to the people and communities we serve, and supports the suppliers we work with, both at a local level and across the globe.

Each area of our ethics & sustainability strategy is critical if we are to protect the planet and respect and support the interests of all those touched by our business.

Our annual Ethics & Sustainability Report for 2024/25

Of course, having a strategy is important but it’s what it achieves that really matters. Our latest annual ethics & sustainability report outlines the progress we’ve made over the past year.

From becoming the first major supermarket to source all own-label fresh milk and cream products from free-range diary herds to achieving a 24.3% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across our operations and generating £10.4m with our customers, Partners and suppliers for good causes.

DRIVEN BY PURPOSE

The responsibility of building a happier world doesn’t just sit with one team. All of our Partners have a role to play in seeing our purpose lived out day to day. Through small acts of kindness as well as larger idea generation. It’s all part of being a co-owner.

It’s this shared purpose that drives us individually and as a collective. Working together, we can all help create a Partnership where happier people thrive and where we can all contribute to building a happier business and world. Something you can be part of too.