Sustainability & environment news and analysis – Page 157
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Comment & OpinionAmazon is lagging behind other fmcg giants with its climate pledge
Amazon’s pledge contains some worthy promises, but its delivery emissions targets are less impressive
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NewsJW Filshill ramps up its green credentials with new trucks
The investment comes as JW Filshill prepares to move its distribution centre to Westway in 2022
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NewsPilgrim’s Pride builds on sustainability aims with United Nations tie-in
The meat supplier said joining the UN Global Compact would help it to deliver on its 2030 sustainability strategy
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NewsM&S to relaunch its ‘Plan A’ sustainability programme
It is also introducing an environmental, social and governance board subcommittee this week
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NewsCoca-Cola pours investment into new dispensing machine technology
The technology lets consumers make and pour their drink in seconds, using ‘on-demand’ portions at the tap of a button as well as customisation of flavour and carbonation
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NewsEat17 records sales boom from refillable stations
The London retailer initially launched the stations in 2018 and has gone from offering dried pulses, cereals, pasta and rice to now also oils, vinegars, detergents and wine
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NewsFood and drink leaders welcome rejection of carbon tax
It follows a government consultation over the summer on what sort of system should replace the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme post-Brexit
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Analysis & FeaturesWith mixed results at best does Plastics Pact itself need repackaging?
The UK Plastics Pact was launched in 2018 to create a circular economy for plastics. Two years on, results are proving a mixed bag
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Comment & OpinionSupermarkets can set the tone in the crucial fight against food waste
The UK has been lauded as a world leader in fighting food waste. It’s time we started acting like it, says Tessa Clarke, co-founder of Olio
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NewsBeef supply chain platform to push standards & sustainability
The platform was needed to ‘unite the activities of the UK cattle sector on its sustainability journey’, the platform said
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NewsCo-op to replace entire home delivery fleet with electric vehicles
Stores in Hebden Bridge, Holmfirth and Hove will take delivery of the convenience retailer’s first electric vehicles this month
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Comment & OpinionThe industry has taken a backwards step on plastic. Where next?
The percentage of products that are reusable, recyclable or compostable has barely budged since the UK Plastics Pact began
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NewsTesco removes 20 million pieces of plastic for Christmas
Crackers, lights, cards and Christmas puddings are among products produced with less single-use plastic
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NewsAsda takes delivery of 202 biomethane-powered lorries
The supermarket plans to transition its entire core fleet of 1,000 tractor units from diesel to gas by 2024
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NewsFood and drink industry’s progress on cutting single-use plastic stalls
The overall amount of material suitable for recycling has improved by a negligible 1% since the flagship Plastic Pact strategy began
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NewsAHDB unveils new strategy with promise of ‘major change’
The strategy includes a commitment to a ballot on farm levies every five years
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Comment & OpinionWalkers' potato play shows the benefits of cross-category collaboration on carbon
Walkers wants to bring potatoes “full circle”, using innovative new carbon capture technology
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NewsMüller unveils new environmental incentive programme for farmers
The Müller Advantage programme will pay an extra 1p per litre to farmers for meeting sustainability criteria
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NewsFood industry responds to UK’s latest emissions targets
Boris Johnson set out an “ambitious” target to reduce UK emissions by at least 68% by the end of 2030
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Analysis & FeaturesCarbon emissions: what are food & drink companies committing to?
Nestlé set out plans this week to invest £2.6bn to eliminate all emissions from its supply chain by 2050