Asda has axed its store trials of refillable product stations, where shoppers filled their own containers with food to cut down on plastic use.
Asda says ESG progress has ‘not always been plain sailing’
The last year has “not always been plain sailing” on the ESG front, says Asda, which has laid out its 2023 sustainability progress and achievements.
Asda expands food donation scheme with FareShare and Olio
The partnership with Fareshare and Olio means that surplus food, which is just past its best before date but still edible, can be collected from 209 of Asda’s stores when local charity support may not be available.
BRC warns competition regulator’s ‘tough approach’ to greenwashing could scare off business
BRC says there is a “real risk” businesses could retreat from green efforts amid the competition regulator’s “tough approach” to greenwashing.
Asda cuts 72% of EV charging points as Tesco powers ahead
RAC data shows Asda has reduced the number of EV charges from 165 to 46 in 2023, the only supermarket of those surveyed to cut its number.
Wrap: 3 out of 4 Brits say supermarkets should sell more loose fruit and veg
Almost three-quarters of Brits (74%) say supermarkets should be doing more to sell fruit and veg without plastic packaging, according to Wrap.
Asda aims to cut packaging by 20% by 2030 in new sustainability push
Asda has set out its approach to delivering on its sustainability goals as it unveiled a new target to reduce branded and own-brand packaging by 20% by 2030.
Tackling packaging waste: 4 game-changing sustainable initiatives
As supermarkets and FMCGs race to become more sustainable, we bring the latest innovations in food packaging.
Asda switch to vacuum beef packaging to remove 67.6 tonnes of plastic
Asda has announced it is switching to vacuum packaging and removing traditional plastic tray packaging across its Just Essentials beef mince range. The move will help the grocer remove 67.6…
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Asda’s ‘progressive’ ESG rating offers solid foundation
Asda’s “progressive” external ESG rating offers a solid start against existing sustainability targets, particularly for decarbonisation.
