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Industry focuses on Net Zero The food and drink industry’s drive to Net Zero is gathering pace with both IGD and the Scottish Wholesale Association unveiling important updates this week.
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ustainability continues to be an increasingly important strand of much work being done by the UK food and drink industry, as it takes further strides towards achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions. The IGD has this week announced a new partnership with climate solutions expert South Pole to help the food and consumer goods industry take positive, tangible steps towards Net Zero and published a guide for business of all sizes. Meanwhile, the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has confirmed it has entered phase two of its decarbonisation project designed to help its members and the wider wholesale sector become greener and more sustainable.
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The charity believes there is a huge opportunity for businesses of all sizes to innovate and lead the UK’s transition to a Net Zero economy. The guide includes the business case for urgent action and a new framework for building a robust Net Zero strategy, including how to make a start and build momentum. Susan Barratt, CEO of IGD, said: “Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the world. We know there is a huge appetite to innovate and lead our industry’s transition to a Net Zero economy. We also know that for many businesses it’s not always clear where to start the journey. We hope you find this guide inspiring and helpful in driving action in your business and through your supply chain.” Companies can contact IGD for more information, best practice guidance and to share their Net Zero journey progress at sustainability@igd.com.
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the world. We know there is a huge appetite to innovate and lead our industry’s transition to a Net Zero economy.
With its ambition to accelerate progress towards a sustainable food system, IGD yesterday launched a new guide, Building Your Net Zero Roadmap – A Guide For Industry Leaders And Decision Makers. The UK government has committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and an increasing number of UK food and consumer goods businesses and industry organisations are committing to Net Zero by 2040. IGD has partnered with South Pole to create this new guide, which is designed to help business leaders and decision-makers kick start their own Net Zero journey.
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SWA The Scottish Wholesale Association is moving into phase two of its decarbonisation project with ambitious plans to decarbonise the wholesale food supply chain and achieve net-zero emissions by 2045, if not before. Phase one of the Decarbonisation of the Wholesale Industry Project has seen the SWA examine the emissions
