Initiative coordinated by the British Retail Consortium will see supermarkets, food chains, pharmacies and booksellers work together to develop decarbonisation strategy for retail industry ahead of the COP26 climate conference.
Supermarket claims engaging with its suppliers and customers has been key to reducing plastic from own-brand products
Supermarket claims Aerofoil fridges have cut energy use from refrigeration across its UK stores by 15 per cent
Online retailer claims focus on energy efficiency, low carbon delivery modes, renewables and packaging has helped cut its climate impact
Jo Gilroy is head of sustainability and environment at Kier Group
The Loop circular packaging model is fast taking shape, and the company behind it insists conventional retailers still have a huge role to play in its success
Defining a product as vegan is more complex than many think, but new industry guidelines aim to help retailers assure consumers
Company becomes first jewellery firm to join Science Based Targets Initiative with pledge to become 'carbon neutral' by 2025
CEO insists climate crisis demands more ambitious targets, as he earmarks £1bn of investment to help the supermarket help hit net zero 10 years ahead of the government target
High street food chains kick-off Veganuary 2020 with expansion of plant-based offerings following huge success of vegan sausage roll