The Co-op has unveiled ‘ambitious’ new eco targets to cut carbon emissions and food waste and boost its investment in apprenticeships.
M&S first to launch full-scale plastic packaging tracing scheme
M&S is working with Polytag to be the first retailer to offer a full-scale drinks bottles, cartons and plastic packaging tracing scheme.
Co-op inks solar deal to boost renewable energy security
The Co-op has signed a solar power deal with ScottishPower Renewables, which it says underscores its “commitment to achieving net zero”.
Tesco dubbed ‘bad egg’ for lack of chocolate transparency
Tesco has been dubbed a ‘bad egg’ for failing to disclose any details about how and where it sources cocoa for its own-brand chocolate.
The Co-operative Bank takes a ‘significant step’ in transparent GHG reporting
Co-operative Bank has taken a “significant step” in GHG reporting as it collated its full emissions data from all scopes from 2021 for the first time.
Co-op looks to reduce energy usage by moving IT to the cloud
Co-op is reducing its energy in its data centres by moving from a traditional data centre model to a fully managed, scalable cloud environment.
Ocado and Co-op lead successful compostable packaging trial
Compostable Coalition, with members including Ocado, report an increase in consumers throwing compostable packaging in the food waste bin.
Co-op uses office waste to launch 100% recycled product
Co-op is using discarded office waste to launch the UK’s first own-brand kitchen towel made from 100% recycled content.
Tesco and M&S spearhead grocery carbon reporting standard
Tesco and M&S are among retailers that have launched a grocery products carbon reporting standard.
Supermarket giants collaborate to reduce supply chain emissions
Ten UK supermarkets, including Tesco and Asda, have partnered with Manufacture 2030 to help reduce emissions throughout the supply chain.
