This work analyses the growing environmental consciousness and an ever more present environmental responsibility within the British population and explains its impact on major grocery retailers in the country. The nature of these changes as well as factors which accelerate this development are discussed. Furthermore, it is explained how the different grocery retailers respond to the environmental claims of their customers. The work concludes with an assessment of possible future developments.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- The trend towards a greater environmental responsibility
- Consumer’s growing environmental interest
- Government’s and other organisation’s growing environmental interest
- The response of grocery retailers to the growing environmental interest
- Packaging
- Plastic bags
- Food miles
- Provenance and seasonal food
- Trolley recovery
- Marks & Spencer
- Tesco
- ASDA
- Sainsbury’s
- Waitrose
- Impact of the current recession on consumer’s behaviour
- Future development
- Aging population in the UK
- Green labelling of products
- Carbon offsetting
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This assignment analyzes the trend of growing environmental consciousness and responsibility among consumers in the UK and assesses its impact on the major grocery retail sector. The work explores the various initiatives and strategies adopted by major retailers to respond to this trend, including packaging changes, reduction of plastic bag use, and the promotion of sustainable sourcing practices.
- The increasing awareness and concern about environmental issues among consumers
- The role of government policies and regulations in driving environmental responsibility
- The response of major grocery retailers to the growing environmental interest, including their initiatives and strategies
- The impact of the current recession on consumer behavior and its influence on environmentally friendly purchasing decisions
- Future trends and developments in environmental responsibility within the grocery retail sector
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter focuses on the rising trend of environmental consciousness and responsibility among consumers in the UK, highlighting the growing influence of media coverage, government initiatives, and ethical considerations in shaping consumer behavior. The second chapter explores the response of major grocery retailers to this trend, examining their efforts in reducing packaging waste, promoting sustainable sourcing practices, and implementing initiatives like plastic bag charges and trolley recovery programs. The chapter further delves into the specific strategies adopted by leading retailers like Marks & Spencer, Tesco, ASDA, Sainsbury's, and Waitrose. The third chapter examines the impact of the current recession on consumer behavior and its influence on environmentally friendly purchasing decisions. Finally, the fourth chapter explores future trends and developments in environmental responsibility within the grocery retail sector, highlighting the potential impact of an aging population, the need for a standardized green labeling system, and the growing importance of carbon offsetting programs.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This assignment explores the significant impact of growing environmental consciousness and responsibility on the UK grocery retail sector. Key themes include consumer awareness, government policies, corporate social responsibility initiatives, sustainable sourcing, packaging reduction, plastic bag use, food miles, carbon footprint, green labeling, and carbon offsetting.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2009, The Impact of People’s Growing Environmental Consciousness and Responsibility on Major Grocery Retailers in the UK, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/284863
