DS Smith Sustainability Report 2021

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NOW AND NEXT PROGRESS CONTINUED

Equipping people to lead the transition to a circular economy Key figures

+700,000

$700 million €3,000

jobs expected to be created in the EU by the circular economy by 2030 (Cambridge Econometrics)

potential annual cost savings for FMCG sector from circularity (Ellen MacArthur Foundation)

Context

Although we are already championing the circular economy, there is an opportunity to go further in embedding circular economy knowledge into our culture. Growing awareness, skills and commitment to action are key to enabling our people to own the circular economy. We are taking our expertise into our communities so that the next generation is empowered to live more circular lifestyles.

Contribution to the UN SDGs Increasing knowledge and skills on circular economy helps to promote sustainable development.

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predicted average increase in disposable income for EU households owed to circular economy by 2030 (Ellen MacArthur Foundation)


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SASB Index

2min
pages 65-66

Performance overview

2min
page 55

GRI and SDG Index

3min
page 64

Miscellaneous indicators

1min
page 59

Governance

5min
pages 62-63

Our basis for sustainability reporting

3min
page 54

Conducting business ethically and responsibly

3min
page 48

Sourcing sustainably

3min
pages 40-41

Managing water responsibly

3min
pages 36-37

Driving carbon reduction

4min
pages 34-35

Protecting natural resources

3min
pages 32-33

Equipping people to lead the transition to a circular economy

3min
pages 30-31

Closing the loop through better design

7min
pages 22-25

Q&A with Adrian Marsh, our Group Finance Director

2min
page 9

Circular business – Circulating fibre around our business

4min
pages 12-13

Partnering with the world’s leading authority on the circular economy

7min
pages 14-17

Introduction from Miles Roberts, our Group Chief Executive

2min
page 8

Led by our Purpose – Redefining Packaging for a Changing World

2min
pages 4-5

Now and Next sustainability strategy

4min
pages 18-19

2020/21 Highlights

1min
page 3

Redefining packaging during the Covid-19 global pandemic

4min
pages 6-7
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