Supply chain

Europe opens largest solar plant, Poland advances SMR plans, and Canada seeks more sustainable potatoes in this week's Global Briefing

New consultation proposes extending exemption from environmental and policy costs enjoyed by energy intensive industries

New electric truck is to be used for Tesco's city centre supply chain deliveries, resulting in emissions savings equivalent to 30,000 diesel-fuelled road miles

Cosmetics giant promises to transition its entire corporate fleet of vehicles to electric models by 2030 as it joins the Climate Group's EV100 initiative

First-of-its-kind study finds plant-based food has far smaller environmental impact than meat and dairy – but argues consumers need clearer information if they are to make the switch

US DIY retail giant publishes annual ESG Report, detailing how it has cut electricity usage by 50 per cent across its portfolio since 2010

Greenpeace investigation reveals textile waste from global brands such as Nike and Ralph Lauren is ended up being burned at sites in Asia

Pesticide Action Network UK and Sustain Alliance warn proposed trade deal with India could result in more 'Highly Hazardous Pesticides' in food staples

Results of a decade-long study conducted on a 1,000 hectare farm in Buckinghamshire reveal positive outcomes for wildlife and food production

Waitrose, Sainsbury's, and Tesco urge wider sector to sign up to scheme that provides low-interest loans to Brazilian soy farmers that commit to being deforestation-free