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Our stores are at the heart of thousands
of communities around the world.
We always aim to make a positive
contribution to these communities,
both in the way we do business and
by supporting local causes.
Our success depends on listening and
responding to customers and to changes
in society. We respond to customers’
expectations by offering quality products
at affordable prices. We provide good jobs
and careers for 470,000 people, growing
the local economies where they live.
Small, regional producers supply a growing
number of locally sourced products.
We invest in many disadvantaged
communities, opening stores which
help to regenerate areas, and offering
opportunities to the people who live
there. In the UK alone, we have now
created over 4,000 jobs for long-term
unemployed people through our unique
jobs guarantee programme.
We fund education programmes around
the world, helping children learn about
health and the environment, and donate
equipment to schools.
More than 260 Tesco Community
Champions in six countries are working
in our stores specifically to support local
charities and organisations.
others say
“In terms of community investment,
Tesco seems very responsive at the
moment. Targeting disadvantaged
communities in developing countries
could help Tesco gain a licence to
operate” – Business organisation
We provide good jobs for 470,000 people
53% of customers agreed
that they often see or hear
about tesco contributing to
local community or charities
Source: Tesco Image Tracker, UK, January 2009, c920 customers.
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Tesco PLC Corporate Responsibility Report 2009