M&S hails 'huge rise' in responsible cotton sourcing in Plan A progress report

Michael Holder
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Retailer publishes first sustainability update since launching new set of Plan A green targets last year, claiming it is on track to hit cotton target next year

Marks & Spencer has hailed a "huge rise" in its sourcing of responsible cotton, as it today delivered its first sustainability update since launching its new set of Plan A environmental targets last year....

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