Ensuring that we have a good impact on our communities and are a good neighbour is important to us. We therefore look at how we impact communities in a number of ways.

Firstly, we look at the work we do on being a great employer of people in the communities where we operate. Part of our role in communities is to offer great jobs and opportunities and ensure that our workforce reflects the community we are serving. A large part of our focus is on helping young people develop their skills and find the right career for them.

Secondly, we will look at how we can help to make a difference to the environment in our communities. In the UK the main way we will do this is by asking customers how they want us to spend money raised through the bag charge on projects in their local area. This is called our Bags of Help initiative.

Finally, we will look at how we can help local people. This help can be provided in a number of ways for example through our Neighbourhood Food Collections supporting people in need.