Diageo slashes emissions by a third, but still falls short on environmental targets

James Phillips
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Guinness producer misses targets for reducing waste to landfill, carbon emissions, and the polluting power of its waste water

The carbon footprint of some of the world's most iconic drinks brands has been slashed by a third, thanks to a range of environmental initiatives undertaken by Diageo. The drinks giant last week published...

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