net zero
Kirin Holdings’ long-term GHG reduction target approved by Science Based Targets initiative
The SBT Initiative developed the “Net Zero Standard” in October 2021,which stipulates companies must reduce GHG emissions by at least 90% across their value chains by 2050 to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
Pilgrim’s UK set to invest £10m to support net zero roadmap
The investment forms part of Pilgrim’s UK becoming a net zero business by 2030.
Ohly launches carbon-neutral products
Ohly boosts its sustainability credentials with carbon neutral products and a commitment to net-zero operations in Hamburg by 2030.
UK government sets out strategy for healthier, more sustainable and affordable diets
Among its ambitions, the government wants to maintain the current level of food we produce domestically, as well as halve childhood obesity by 2030.
Ivy Farm and the Good Food Institute Europe make the case for cultivated meat innovation
Ivy Farm and the Good Food Institute Europe make the case for cultivated meat innovation in the UK at Parliamentary event.
Climate Action 100+ sets new decarbonisation expectations for F&B industry
Investors involved in Climate Action 100+ have released a new set of expectations that lay out the necessary actions for the food & beverage sector to make progress towards achieving a net zero future, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
WRAP’s food & drink industry agreement to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
Environmental charity WRAP’s pioneering work under the Courtauld Commitment keeps the UK on track to cut carbon, slash food waste and ease water insecurity.
Roadmap and conquer
The FoodDrinkEurope commissioned roadmap on decarbonisation assesses the climate impact of the European food and drink manufacturing sector and sets out some of the available pathways for decarbonisation.
Addo Food Group commits to new climate ambition, joining SBTi in journey to net zero
In the run up to COP26 (26th UN Climate Change Conference), Addo Food Group has announced it is taking serious climate action by joining the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Dina Foods looks to green future with sustainability programme
The authentic Mediterranean foods supplier has been selected to take part in London’s Better Futures+ programme, which will help fast-track its environmental ambitions and progress towards planning for a net zero target by 2030.
Highland Spring Group announces ambition to achieve net zero by 2040
Highland Spring Group, leading UK producer of natural source waters, has announced its aim to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 and become carbon neutral by the end of 2021.
Ylem partners with FDF to help companies on path to net zero
Ylem Energy Ltd, the flexible energy generation and storage specialist, has joined forces with the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), to help firms across the sector reduce energy costs.
UK’s first School of Sustainable Food and Farming in development
Plans are in progress to develop the school at Harper Adams University in Shropshire.
Coca-Cola European Partners sets ambition to reach net zero emissions across entire value chain by 2040
CCEP links carbon reduction to its long term management incentive plan (LTIP) and has also committed to a three-year €250m investment to drive decarbonisation.