Deforestation, overfishing, poor land management and increased energy use have all contributed to increasing stress on the global food system.

Issues such as climate change, water scarcity and population growth have all had a significant impact on the longterm security of supply. In a resource stretched world, our challenge is to ensure that all the social and environmental impacts along the supply chain are identified and addressed in order to ensure that everything we sell is sustainable in the long run. By working with independent bodies, we can be held to account and use the highest standards that are available.

By 2020, we'll source all of our key raw materials and commodities sustainably to an independent standard.

Read more about our commitments and progress in Sainsbury's 20 by 20 Sustainability Plan.