Chapitre 02 - Appliquer · CSR
Tâche finale E4 - production écrite en contexte professionnel RSE.
Read the Context Document
Lis attentivement - ce document constitue la base de tes deux tâches de production.
GreenGrocer UK: Going Plastic-Free by 2026
GreenGrocer UK is an independent supermarket chain with 47 stores across England and Wales. Founded in 2001, the company built its reputation on sourcing local and seasonal produce, but in recent years it has gone further - embedding environmental sustainability at the heart of its business model.
"We have always believed that the way we do business should reflect the values of our customers and communities. Today, that means being plastic-free - not just in our products, but in our mindset."
- Daniel Wright, CEO, GreenGrocer UK
In 2023, GreenGrocer launched its Plastic-Free by 2026 initiative, pledging to eliminate all single-use plastics from its packaging, in-store displays, and supply chain by December 2026. The initiative has three core pillars:
1. Packaging: All own-brand products to use compostable or recycled materials by mid-2025.
2. Supply chain: All tier-one suppliers to sign the GreenGrocer Sustainability Charter by end-2025.
3. In-store: Refill stations for dry goods and liquids in all 47 stores by Q1 2026.
Since launching the initiative, GreenGrocer has reduced single-use plastic by 38%. In April 2024, the company became the first UK supermarket to remove all plastic bags from checkouts - a step the industry had debated for over a decade.
Staff engagement has been a key driver. Employees have participated in over 120 sustainability workshops, and the company's Green Champions programme now runs in all stores, giving employees the opportunity to propose and implement local eco-initiatives.
GreenGrocer publishes a quarterly impact report, which outlines progress against its 2026 targets, tracks supplier compliance, and highlights community partnerships. The most recent edition confirmed that customer satisfaction scores rose by 12 points following the launch of the plastic-free initiative.
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Quick Comprehension Check
Deux questions rapides pour vérifier ta compréhension avant de passer à la tâche.
1. According to the document, what is GreenGrocer's Plastic-Free by 2026 initiative, and what concrete progress has the company already made?
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| Compréhension du message central | Réponse vague ou hors sujet ; ni le but de l'initiative ni un progrès concret ne sont mentionnés. | Le but général de l'initiative est identifié, mais aucun progrès chiffré n'est cité. | Le but est identifié avec précision et au moins un progrès concret et chiffré (ex : -38 %, suppression des sacs plastique) est cité. |
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2. In your own words, explain how GreenGrocer involves its employees in the Plastic-Free by 2026 initiative.
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| Reformulation & analyse | Réponse limitée à un recopiage du texte, sans reformulation ni mise en lien des idées. | Reformulation globalement correcte mais partielle - un seul des deux leviers (workshops / Green Champions) est développé. | Reformulation personnelle et précise qui articule clairement les deux leviers (formation + initiative locale) et leur rôle dans l'implication des salariés. |
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Write to Act
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Your profile
You are Maya Chen, Sustainability Coordinator at GreenGrocer UK. Your manager, Daniel Wright (CEO), has asked you to handle two important communications linked to the Plastic-Free by 2026 initiative.
Consigne
Write an internal email (80-100 words) from Maya Chen to all store managers, explaining the next phase of the Plastic-Free initiative (refill stations, Q1 2026) and asking them to identify a Green Champion in their store by 15 November.
Subject: Plastic-Free 2026 - Refill Stations Update & Green Champion Nomination
Dear Store Managers,
I am writing to share an important update on our Plastic-Free by 2026 initiative. As you may know, GreenGrocer has already reduced single-use plastic by 38% since 2023. Our next milestone is the rollout of refill stations across all 47 stores by Q1 2026.
To support this phase, we need each store to nominate a Green Champion by 15 November. This person will coordinate local implementation and report back to head office.
Please confirm your nominee by the deadline.
Best regards,
Maya Chen, Sustainability Coordinator
Consigne
Write a CSR Brief (120-150 words) to present GreenGrocer's Plastic-Free initiative to a new supplier. Your brief must include: the company's history and values, the three pillars of the initiative, the commitment expected from suppliers (signing the Sustainability Charter), and the benefits of partnership.
GreenGrocer UK - Supplier CSR Brief
GreenGrocer UK is an independent supermarket chain founded in 2001, with 47 stores across England and Wales. We have built our reputation on local sourcing, transparency, and community engagement.
In 2023, we launched our Plastic-Free by 2026 initiative - one of the most ambitious sustainability commitments in the UK retail sector. The initiative rests on three pillars: transitioning all own-brand packaging to compostable or recycled materials, installing refill stations in all stores, and ensuring full supply chain compliance through our Sustainability Charter.
As a new partner, we ask you to sign the GreenGrocer Sustainability Charter, committing to agreed environmental and ethical standards. In return, we offer long-term contracts, technical support, and inclusion in our impact reports - giving your brand visibility and accountability credentials in the UK market.
We look forward to building a responsible partnership.
Self-Assessment
Évalue honnêtement ta production. Clique sur le descripteur qui te correspond le mieux.
| Critère | A2 En cours d'acquisition | B1 Partiellement acquis | B2 Acquis |
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| Adéquation à la tâche | Répond partiellement à la consigne ; manque un ou plusieurs éléments requis. | Répond à la plupart des consignes ; légères omissions. | Répond entièrement à la consigne, tous les éléments sont présents et développés. |
| Structure & cohérence | Organisation peu claire ; articulation difficile à suivre. | Structure globalement lisible avec quelques ruptures logiques. | Texte bien structuré, progression logique, connecteurs appropriés. |
| Lexique RSE | Vocabulaire pauvre ou peu spécialisé ; mots RSE absents ou incorrects. | Quelques termes RSE utilisés correctement ; manque de diversité. | Vocabulaire RSE varié et approprié : supply chain, sustainability, accountability, etc. |
| Present Perfect / Past Simple | Confusion fréquente entre les deux temps ; erreurs systématiques. | Utilisation généralement correcte avec quelques erreurs dans des cas complexes. | Maîtrise des deux temps selon le contexte (since, in 2023, already, etc.) sans erreur. |
| Registre professionnel | Registre inadapté (trop familier ou incohérent). | Registre globalement correct ; quelques maladresses de ton. | Ton professionnel soutenu et constant, adapté au destinataire et à l'enjeu. |
Mon bilan général du chapitre
Ce bilan agrège automatiquement les 2 grilles de compréhension (étape 1) et les 5 critères de la tâche de production (ci-dessus) - 7 critères au total.
Ce que je dois travailler en priorité :
Excellent travail !
Tu as atteint le niveau B2 sur tous les critères. Tu maîtrises la production RSE professionnelle en anglais.