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J Sainsbury plc

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London, United Kingdom

LSE: SBRY, FTSE 100 

ISIN: GB00B04SS408

One of the largest supermarket chains in the UK, Sainsbury's offers a wide range of groceries, clothing, and household items through its supermarkets, convenience stores, and online services. The company is known for its commitment to quality, sustainability initiatives, and community engagement.

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CCI Score: J Sainsbury plc

31.48

-0.03%

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Sainsbury's Job Cuts Undermine Worker Rights

Sainsbury's has announced plans to axe 3,000 jobs and close 61 cafes as part of a cost-saving drive, triggering criticism from labor representatives and drawing attention to the impact on lower-paid workers. The move is seen as prioritizing profitability over labor stability, with unions warning of long-term detrimental effects on worker welfare.

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  • Sainsbury's Job Cuts Undermine Worker Rights Logo
    JAN
    29
    2025

    Sainsbury's has announced plans to axe 3,000 jobs and close 61 cafes as part of a cost-saving drive, triggering criticism from labor representatives and drawing attention to the impact on lower-paid workers. The move is seen as prioritizing profitability over labor stability, with unions warning of long-term detrimental effects on worker welfare.

  • -70

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    March 29

    Sainsbury's decision to cut 3,000 jobs and close key in-store services reflects a cost-saving strategy that compromises worker rights and job security. This move, which disproportionately affects lower-paid workers, underscores corporate prioritization of profit over ethical labor practices, reinforcing concerns about undermining unions and fair labor conditions.

    Sainsbury's job cuts - how can trade unions fight back?

  • Enhancing Supply Chain Transparency Logo
    NOV
    21
    2024

    On 21 November 2024, Sainsbury's published detailed Tier 1 supplier lists including addresses and worker counts as part of its efforts to increase supply chain transparency and support ethical sourcing. This action aims to shed light on environmental and social issues within the supply chain and give workers a voice.

  • +70

    Supply Chain Ethics

    March 29

    Sainsbury's initiative to publish its supplier lists increases transparency in its supply chain. By openly sharing details about its Tier 1 sites, addresses, and worker numbers, the company enhances accountability in ethical sourcing and supports workers' rights. This progressive move promotes social responsibility and aligns with broader anti-fascist and worker-focused values.

    Increasing transparency in our supply chain

  • Sainsbury's CEO Outlines Policy Priorities for Next Government Logo
    JUL
    02
    2024

    Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts publicly outlined four key priorities for the next government, urging reforms including business rates reform, an overhaul of the apprenticeship levy, a long-term food system strategy, and increased stability and clarity for businesses. His comments, made ahead of the upcoming election, stress active engagement with political parties to address systemic issues affecting retailers and the broader economic landscape.

  • +50

    Executive Political Engagement

    March 29

    The CEO's proactive engagement with political parties, urging essential reforms that could benefit workers and small businesses, demonstrates a commitment to shaping policy in a way that may support progressive economic and labor reforms. By calling for business rates reform, a more flexible apprenticeship levy, and a sustainable food system, his stance is aimed at securing a fairer environment for both businesses and the broader community, which aligns with anti-authoritarian and anti-fascist principles.

    4 things Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts wants from the next government

  • Sainsbury's Response to Employer Pays Principle Calls Logo
    MAY
    22
    2024

    Sainsbury's has responded to calls to cover costs under the Employer Pays Principle for seasonal workers. In its statement, the company reaffirms its commitment to the Consumer Goods Forum Priority Principles on Forced Labour—emphasizing that 'no worker should pay for a job'—and highlights ongoing efforts to investigate and remediate current gaps in the UK Seasonal Worker Scheme, where workers currently bear travel and visa costs.

  • +35

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    March 29

    Sainsbury's proactive acknowledgment of forced labour risks and its strong stance—asserting that no worker should incur job-related costs—demonstrates an encouraging move towards better labor relations and human rights practices. Although the company admits that the current UK Seasonal Worker Scheme does not fully meet the Employer Pays Principle, the commitment to investigate and remediate these gaps supports improved worker rights.

    Sainsbury's response to calls to meet costs of Employer Pays Principle across supply chains

  • +30

    Supply Chain Ethics

    March 29

    The company’s ethical sourcing policy, which incorporates the Consumer Goods Forum Priority Principles, signals a commitment to cleaner and more ethical supply chain practices. By acknowledging the discrepancies in the current worker cost structure within the UK, Sainsbury’s is positioning itself to engage with suppliers and stakeholders to drive improvements, reflecting a positive shift in supply chain ethics.

    Sainsbury's response to calls to meet costs of Employer Pays Principle across supply chains

  • Sainsbury's Promotes Ethical Supply Chain and Labor Practices in Morocco Logo
    OCT
    01
    2023

    Sainsbury's highlighted its commitment to fair labor practices by promoting a supplier in Morocco that pays 20% above the minimum wage and offers additional benefits such as medical care, housing, and transportation in collaboration with a union. The company underscored its adherence to the Ethical Trading Initiative’s Base Code through independent audits and due diligence processes.

  • +90

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    March 29

    The article emphasizes that the supplier not only pays above the legal minimum wage but also provides comprehensive benefits, including medical care, housing, and transportation, in partnership with the union. This proactive labor practice demonstrates a strong commitment to protecting workers’ rights and ensuring safe, dignified working conditions.

    Sainsbury's response - Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

  • +80

    Supply Chain Ethics

    March 29

    Sainsbury's adherence to Ethical Trading Initiative standards and the independent ethical audits of their own brand suppliers demonstrate a high level of accountability in supply chain management, ensuring ethical sourcing and compliance with safe and non-discriminatory work practices.

    Sainsbury's response - Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

  • Sainsbury's Enhances Sustainable Sourcing Commitments Logo
    OCT
    01
    2023

    Sainsbury's has outlined a comprehensive sustainable sourcing strategy as part of its Plan for Better. The initiative includes detailed assessments of environmental and human rights risks in its supply chains, commitments to deforestation‐free operations by 2025, reduction of Scope 3 GHG emissions, improved animal welfare standards, and measures to ensure fair treatment and living wages for workers and farmers.

  • +75

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    March 29

    The initiative emphasizes championing human rights by ensuring fair treatment in supply chains, addressing forced labor, and committing to living wages for workers and farmers. This focus on ethical treatment and human rights strongly aligns with progressive, anti-authoritarian principles.

    Sustainable sourcing - Sainsbury's

  • +75

    Supply Chain Ethics

    March 29

    Sainsbury's sustainable sourcing plan includes transparent assessments of its supply chains, setting targets to ensure deforestation and conversion-free supply chains, and meaningful supplier engagement. This approach promotes ethical business practices and reduces environmental and human rights risks.

    Sustainable sourcing - Sainsbury's

  • Sainsbury's Enhances Human Rights Commitments in Modern Slavery Statement 2022/23 Logo
    JUL
    06
    2023

    Sainsbury's released its comprehensive Modern Slavery Statement for 2022/23, detailing new human rights commitments and robust measures to combat forced labour across its supply chain. The document outlines improved supplier assurance processes, enhanced human rights training for colleagues and suppliers, and active collaboration with industry and government partners.

  • +80

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    March 29

    Sainsbury's statement demonstrates a strong commitment to labor rights and human rights practices by outlining concrete measures to prevent and remediate forced labour. The initiative includes enhanced due diligence, clear supplier codes of conduct, effective grievance mechanisms, and robust training, all of which contribute to protecting vulnerable workers.

    PDF Sainsbury's Modern Slavery Statement 2022/23 - GOV.UK

  • +75

    Supply Chain Ethics

    March 29

    The statement details enhanced supplier assurance processes including refreshed self-assessment questionnaires, rigorous ethical audits, and proactive collaboration with external stakeholders. These efforts improve traceability and ethical sourcing, mitigating modern slavery risks in the supply chain.

    PDF Sainsbury's Modern Slavery Statement 2022/23 - GOV.UK

  • Union Busting Tactics at East Kilbride Depot Logo
    MAR
    16
    2023

    An article reports on alleged union busting tactics at Sainsbury's major distribution depot in East Kilbride, where contract cleaners and other workers face disputes, raising concerns over fair labor practices and worker rights.

  • -70

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    March 29

    The report highlights union busting tactics at the East Kilbride distribution depot, a practice that undermines workers' rights and fair labor practices, reflecting an anti-worker stance. Such practices contribute negatively by fostering authoritarian labor relations.

    Sainsbury's union busting tactics at East Kilbride distribution depot

  • Sainsbury's Increases London Staff Pay Logo
    JAN
    04
    2023

    Sainsbury's announced its largest ever pay rise for London employees by raising wages to nearly £12 per hour, as part of a £200 million investment. This move is seen as a significant commitment to improving labor conditions amid widespread labor shortages, drawing praise from unions and contrasting with rival Asda's approach.

  • +80

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    March 29

    The increase in pay for London staff is a strong positive signal for labor relations, demonstrating Sainsbury's commitment to fair wages and worker welfare. This initiative, which has garnered union support and contrasts with the practices of rival firms like Asda, is aligned with progressive, anti-authoritarian values by actively supporting equitable treatment for workers.

    Sainsbury's ups staff pay to almost £12 per hour in London as union slams rival Asda for failing to follow suit

  • Sainsbury's Pledges Robust Action to Safeguard Supply Chain Workers Logo
    FEB
    01
    2022

    After a BBC investigation revealed widespread sexual abuse at a Kenyan tea farm supplying Sainsbury's own-brand teas, the company has promised robust action to safeguard workers in its supply chain by enhancing oversight and ensuring safe, fair working conditions.

  • +40

    Supply Chain Ethics

    March 29

    Sainsbury's proactive commitment to address severe human rights abuses within its supply chain by promising robust action demonstrates a positive step towards ethical sourcing and safeguarding workers' rights. This response, while reactive to a supplier's misconduct, aligns with anti-fascist and progressive labor practices by aiming to protect marginalized workers.

    Sainsbury's promises 'robust action' after sexual abuse allegations in its tea supply chain

  • Sainsbury's Advances Human Rights in Its Supply Chain Logo
    JAN
    01
    2022

    Sainsbury's has committed to addressing human rights and labor issues in its supply chains by setting an ambitious target to pay living wages in all priority supply chains by 2030, launching a new whistleblowing policy to ensure supplier compliance, and engaging with industry partners to improve supply chain traceability and governance as part of its 'Plan for Better'.

  • +80

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    March 29

    Sainsbury's concrete measures—such as setting a living wage target, improving grievance mechanisms, and fostering internal and external engagement on labor rights—demonstrate a robust commitment to human and labor rights, countering exploitative practices in their supply chain.

    Sainsbury's, Human Rights in the supply chain

  • +75

    Supply Chain Ethics

    March 29

    By proactively engaging with suppliers and joining initiatives like the IDH Roadmap on Living Wages, along with rolling out a whistleblowing policy for tier 1 suppliers, Sainsbury's is enhancing its supply chain ethics and transparency, which contributes positively to overall corporate accountability.

    Sainsbury's, Human Rights in the supply chain

  • Ethical Cocoa Sourcing Initiative Logo
    NOV
    01
    2021

    Sainsbury's has committed to sourcing 100% sustainable cocoa in its own-brand products by 2025 and enhancing traceability through improved due diligence in its cocoa supply chains. The company is actively addressing environmental impacts and human rights challenges in cocoa-producing regions by engaging with suppliers, cocoa traders, and collaborating in public-private partnerships such as the Cocoa & Forests Initiative.

  • +80

    Supply Chain Ethics

    March 29

    Sainsbury's commitment to ethical cocoa sourcing demonstrates proactive measures to ensure supply chain transparency and uphold human rights standards. By aiming for 100% sustainable cocoa and working with industry initiatives to mitigate deforestation and improve farmer livelihoods, the company takes a definitive stand against exploitative sourcing practices, thereby promoting both environmental and social justice.

    Sainsbury's Commitment to Ethical Cocoa Sourcing

  • Sainsbury's Investigates Supplier Labor Abuses in India Logo
    NOV
    17
    2020

    Amid allegations of 'slave-like' working conditions at Indian factories supplying major brands, Sainsbury's expressed shock and launched an immediate investigation, demanding corrective actions and ongoing commitments from the supplier to improve labor conditions.

  • +70

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    March 29

    Sainsbury's proactive response to worker exploitation allegations—by launching an immediate investigation into labor conditions—demonstrates a commitment to upholding labor rights and protecting vulnerable workers. This action, aimed at rectifying abuses in their supply chain, aligns with anti-fascist and progressive values of safeguarding worker wellbeing.

    Workers 'routinely exploited' at Indian factories supplying major brands

  • +70

    Supply Chain Ethics

    March 29

    By insisting on immediate remedial measures and ongoing accountability from its supplier, Sainsbury's is taking a stand on supply chain ethics. The company’s response not only addresses labor rights but also promotes ethical sourcing practices in its global supply network, supporting broader anti-authoritarian and worker-focused initiatives.

    Workers 'routinely exploited' at Indian factories supplying major brands

  • Sainsbury's CEO Engages in Political Debate on National Insurance Logo
    JUN
    18
    2010

    On June 18, 2010, Sainsbury's chief executive Justin King publicly weighed in on the political debate surrounding National Insurance increases and government fiscal discipline. In an interview during the coalition’s formative period, he argued that raising employment costs was counterproductive to job creation and stressed the need for clear, long-term economic planning. His engagement was part of a broader trend of top executives getting involved in policy debates that affect both business operations and worker livelihoods.

  • +40

    Executive Political Engagement

    March 29

    Justin King’s public commentary on the proposed National Insurance increase and the need for responsible fiscal management demonstrates active executive political engagement. By challenging policies that could raise employment costs and hinder job creation, his stance aligns with protecting worker interests and promotes a more transparent and accountable government approach, which is viewed positively from an anti‐authoritarian perspective.

    Justin King on why Sainsbury's entered the political debate

  • Sainsbury's Political Lobbying and Deregulation Efforts Logo
    MAY
    01
    1997

    David Sainsbury leveraged his wealth to bankroll New Labour, secure a ministerial position, and influence deregulation policies in both the UK and EU. These actions helped shape a political environment conducive to industry interests, raising concerns over regulatory capture and conflicts of interest.

  • -80

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    March 29

    Sainsbury's significant financial contributions, including a reported £16 million donation to New Labour, were used to bolster political allies and secure policy shifts in favor of deregulation. This financial maneuvering supports industry interests and undermines public accountability.

    Killing EU rules? This supermarket billionaire blazed the trail before Musk

  • -70

    Executive Political Engagement

    March 29

    By accepting a ministerial role as Science Minister under Tony Blair, Sainsbury gained direct influence over research funding and regulatory policies. His executive engagement facilitated policy changes that favored industry, often at the expense of public oversight.

    Killing EU rules? This supermarket billionaire blazed the trail before Musk

  • -75

    Regulatory Capture

    March 29

    Sainsbury's efforts to influence EU research funding and deregulation ultimately contributed to a system of regulatory capture. His initiatives redirected public funding and policy to benefit corporate interests, reducing transparency and public accountability in the regulatory process.

    Killing EU rules? This supermarket billionaire blazed the trail before Musk

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