Supermarket sweep: Aldi unveils flurry of science based targets to help hit net zero by 2050

Michael Holder
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Credit: Aldi UK

Global supermarket giant secures SBTi validation for interim and long-term goals as it looks to slash its operational and value chain emissions

Aldi has set its sights on achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire business and wider value chain by 2050, after confirming today that its interim and longer-term emissions goals...

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