In 2018 woolworths made a historical decision to ban

to climate change. In 2018, Woolworths made a historical decision to ban single-use plastic bags
during checkout, along with Coles. It's been reported by the organisation that in the first 3 months
following the ban, Australian's plastic bag use dropped by 80%, leading to 1.5 billion fewer bags going
to landfill. The organisation is also committed to the following other sustainability areas:
 Animal welfare
 Sustainable seafood
 Sustainable forestry products
 Responding to climate change
 Commitment to customers and community
To read more on their sustainable programs, see the links provided.
Privacy Policy (sourced)
Woolworths value the trust of customers and take the protection of their personal information
seriously. As a result the company encourage customers to read and make sure they understand the
updated Privacy policy. If there are any questions regarding its contents, customers should contact
the Privacy team, whose contact details are contained in the updated policy. To read more on their
privacy policy, see the links provided.
Organisational / Workplace Diversity (relevant to simulated context)
The organisation formally stated that they value diversity across. Customers should see in
Woolworths' people a reflection of themselves and their communities. In this strategy they embrace
targets that support diversity and, hand in hand with this aim, tolerance and respect. Currently the
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organisation has set 8 important targets and objectives to reach their diversity strategy. These goals
are to be aligned with organisational operational goals set by every branch/supermarket managers.
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Targets and Objectives
1 At least 40 per cent of executive and senior manager positions to be held by women.
2 No salary wage gap between male and female employees of equivalent positions on a
per hour rate at all levels of the company, with a step change improvement in closing
any gaps by 2 years time.
3 100 per cent of those responsible for hiring new team members to have completed
unconscious bias training.
4 Continue the focus on driving cultural diversity, with a commitment that by 2020 the
Woolworths Group team will truly reflect the communities we serve.
5 Proportion of Indigenous team members to equal Federal Government Employment
Parity contract. Once achieved, 2 per cent of our Store Operations team members will
be Indigenous.
6 Proportion of Indigenous graduates to equal Federal Government Employment Parity
contract. Once achieved, 2 per cent of our Graduates will be Indigenous.
7 Achieve Gold Tier employer status in Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) inclusion.
8 We are committed to maintaining a workplace that safeguards the health and wellbeing
of our people, customers and visitors.