need we to help elevate the country .”
The challenge to be more responsible and sustainable is one which Woolworths embraces wholeheartedly with its proactive ‘ Good Business Journey ’. Launched over a decade ago , the bold plan hopes to make a difference in eight key areas : energy , water , waste , sustainable farming , ethical sourcing , transformation , social development and health and wellness .
Achieving sustainability in a supply chain can ’ t be done overnight , but Naidu feels that the company is making significant strives to better South Africa as a country . Whether it ’ s saving 500bn litres of water or halving their energy impact by 2020 , Naidu is confident that Woolworth ’ s is leaving a lasting , positive impact in the country . “ We feel a higher responsibility in the retail sector . We want to be ethical and sustainable whilst being a market leader ,” notes Naidu . “ We ’ ve even relocated sweets and chocolate away from the tills in a bid to tackle childhood obesity in the country .”
Continually innovating Dominating the retail market for decades is an impressive feat , but for Naidu , the work doesn ’ t stop there . Innovation and continual growth are necessary for the retail giant to deliver its high-quality products and the ultimate customer experience .
“ I think Woolworths isn ’ t afraid to take leaps and to push boundaries
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