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More than a third of food and drink companies have no climate change plan, finds poll thegrocer.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thegrocer.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Food and Drink Federation aims for net zero in sector by 2040 The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has announced the ambition on behalf of the sector to reach ‘net zero’ by 2040. Net zero refers to the balance between the amount of greenhouse gas produced and the amount removed from the atmosphere. Net zero is reached when the amount added is no more than the amount taken away. The FDF said is already working closely with stakeholders across the farm-to-fork supply chain in responding to the climate crisis and in advancing the net zero ambition to 2040. Earlier this year the trade body published its Ambition 2025 progress report, which highlighted the achievement of reducing onsite carbon emissions by 55%, five years before the 2025 target. ....
UK's food and drink sector targets net-zero emissions by 2040 edie.net - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from edie.net Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
UK food makers surpass CO₂ reduction targets 5 years early, set new goals Members of the Food and Drink Federation have achieved a 55% reduction in CO₂ emissions five years ahead of schedule, prompting a revision of sustainability targets. 2021 marks five years since the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), which represents manufacturers in the UK, launched its Ambition 2025 project. Ambition 2025 challenges FDF members to achieve sustainability targets across a range of areas, including carbon, food waste, packaging, and water. Yesterday (23 February), the membership organisation released its 2020 progress report, revealing ‘exceptional progress’ in some areas, and prompting a revaluation of its sustainability targets. ....