Targets 2007-2008

The table below details our supplier targets for 2007-2008. Due to the considerable work that went into establishing meaningful and stretching targets at the start of 2007, we made a conscious decision to set these on a longer time period. All these targets therefore share the completion deadline of 31 December 2008, spanning an 18 month period. We are now only reporting on our interim progress made during 2007, but we will report more fully in 2009. The following key summarises how interim progress is objectively assessed using a traffic light system.

Target completed:

For management targets, this symbol indicates that the target has already been completed and its status will remain the same at the end of 2008.
For performance targets, this symbol indicates that PRUPIM’s performance in 2007 achieved or exceeded the target threshold set for 2008. While this would suggest that the target should be met in 2008, it does not guarantee it, given the small possibility of performance in 2008 regressing for as yet undetermined reasons.

Target in progress:

For management targets, this symbol indicates that some actions have been taken in 2007 towards completing the target.
For performance targets, this symbol indicates that PRUPIM’s performance in 2007 exceeds 2006 performance and is moving closer towards the target performance threshold.

No progress:

For management targets, this symbol indicates that no actions have yet been taken towards completing the target.
For performance targets, this symbol indicates that PRUPIM’s performance in 2007 has declined compared with 2006 performance and is moving away from the target performance threshold.

Target	Progress Indicator	Interim Progress Comments
Buying Force will ensure that all of its preferred suppliers achieve a sustainability performance score of at least 100 (out of 350).		In April 2007, Buying Force sent out supplier questionnaires, in order to gauge the performance of its preferred suppliers. 85% of suppliers responding scored at least 100 in 2007.
Buying Force will ensure that at least 75% of its preferred suppliers have a recognised EMS in place.		In April 2007, Buying Force sent out supplier questionnaires, in order to gauge the performance of its preferred suppliers. 35% of suppliers responding were found to have an EMS in place (ISO 14001 or EMAS).
Buying Force will ensure that at least 75% of its preferred suppliers have a sustainability policy in place.		In April 2007, Buying Force sent out supplier questionnaires, in order to gauge the performance of its preferred suppliers. 77% of respondents were found to have a sustainability policy (or similar) in place.