Burberry has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fifth consecutive year.

Sustainability metric DJSI evaluates a company’s economic, environmental and social impact and is a trusted benchmark for investors who integrate sustainability considerations into their decision-making and investments.

Burberry has a longstanding commitment to sustainability, with social and environmental programs in place for more than 15 years. During 2018-’19, Burberry reduced its market-based emissions by 43 per cent and procured 58 per cent of its total energy including 68 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources. Burberry aims at being 100 per cent carbon neutral by 2022.

Driving a more circular economy for fashion is central to Burberry’s sustainability agenda and as part of this Burberry continues to expand ways to reuse, repair, donate and recycle products and materials. Burberry is working at eliminating problematic or unnecessary plastic packaging. This includes ensuring plastic in packaging can be easily reused, recycled or composted and circulating any plastic packaging so that it can be made into new packaging or products. Recently, Burberry launched new sustainable packaging made from recycled coffee cups, with the resulting product fully recyclable. Burberry is also committed to supporting the people and communities that sustain the luxury industry through youth inspiration, community cohesion and social and economic empowerment programs.