The Warehouse Group has named Mark Anderton as its new chief sourcing and sustainability officer, underlining its commitment to ethical sourcing and a greener supply chain.

In his youth, Anderton began as a casual employee at The Warehouse Hastings and then progressed to the level of executive GM of global sourcing, a role he has held since November 2019.

Nick Grayston, CEO of The Warehouse Group, said Anderton’s focus on ethical sourcing and sustainable product lines made him the ideal candidate to lead the company’s sustainability efforts.

“Mark’s appointment is a testament to The Warehouse Group’s dedication to fostering talent throughout our ranks,” shared Grayson.

He also praised Anderton’s work promoting ethical sourcing practices, collaborating with suppliers, and expanding the range of sustainable products the group offers.

“Mark and his team have made significant strides in collaborating with suppliers, promoting ethical sourcing practices, and expanding the range of sustainable products offered by The Warehouse Group,” he continued.

Under Anderston’s leadership, a third of the company’s private-label sales now have sustainable attributes, and 43 per cent have sustainable packaging.

“We’ve put a lot of work into tackling our Scope 1 and 2 emissions, most recently with our switch to solar power, so our focus is turning to reducing emissions in our supply chain.”

Grayston expressed his confidence in Anderton’s ability to lead the company’s sustainability efforts, especially focusing on reducing Scope 3 emissions to meet the 2040 Zero Emissions Plan.

“Our progress in sustainability has picked up in recent years, but we acknowledge that there is still a significant journey ahead of us,” he concluded. “We’ll continue to work together diligently to continue this vital work.”

Anderton will remain based in Shanghai, China, leading the global sourcing team.