UK food and drink sector hits CO2 target five years ahead of schedule

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Food and Drinks Federation report firms have more than halved emissions since 1990, while also cutting down on waste

Britain's food and drink sector has more than halved its CO2 emissions over the past three decades, hitting its industry-wide decarbonisation target five years ahead of schedule, according to the Food...

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