Behind the scenes at a net zero Screwfix

Madeleine Cuff
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VIDEO: Is net zero emissions the future of DIY retail? BusinessGreen visited a Screwfix in Peterborough to find out

By mid-century DIY giant Kingfisher - owner of the B&Q and Screwfix brands among others - wants all its stores to produce more energy than they consume. It's an ambitious target, especially given Kingfisher...

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