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Asda updates on ESG performance

Stuart Mitchell

Asda has published its fifth Environmental, Social and Governance Report, updating on the progress made towards its ESG targets last year. Key updates from the report include: Net Zero Carbon A 12% reduction in operational carbon emissions (scope 1&2) since 2023. Asda has now reduced its scope 1&2 carbon footprint by 48% since 2021 – meaning Asda is likely to hit its 2025 goal of a 50% reduction. This reduction was driven by Asda’s investment in two new Bio-LNG (liquefied natural gas) refueling facilities in 2024 – which significantly cut…

Ocean’s climate targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

Stuart Mitchell

Ocean has reaffirmed its mission to help deliver a net zero economy, supported by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) which has validated Ocean’s climate targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The SBTi has approved Ocean’s near-term science based emissions reduction target which will see Ocean will reduce its carbon emissions by 42% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2040. Joining the SBTi ensures that Ocean’s climate action work is in line with the latest science. Taken with the company’s ISO14001 certification, it demonstrates Ocean’s commitment to actively participate in the…

ICO action secures increased cookie compliance, giving millions stronger control over their personal information online

Stuart Mitchell

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has provided an update on its action to tackle cookie compliance, which has brought the vast majority of the UK’s most used websites into compliance with rules on the use of advertising cookies.   This has given an estimated 80% of UK internet users over the age of 14 – equating to around 40 million people – greater control over how they are tracked for personalised advertising. Our assessment focused on three key areas of compliance:   Whether non-essential advertising cookies were stored on users’…

Royal Mail powers ahead with new fleet of electric HGVs

Stuart Mitchell

Royal Mail has rolled out its first fleet of eight electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (eHGVs) at its Midlands and North West Parcel Hubs. The launch is a major step forward in reducing the company’s carbon emissions by replacing diesel-powered 42-tonne trucks with zero-emission alternatives. The eight DAF 42-tonne XD 350E electric HGVs will operate around the clock, handling ‘middle-mile’ deliveries between parcel hubs and mail centres. Each vehicle will be powered by ABB’s high-performance T360 chargers, capable of adding up to 60 miles of range in under 15 minutes. Thanks…

Supermarkets playing with fire on future of food, says WWF

Stuart Mitchell

The UK’s broken food system is causing environmental collapse and creating volatility in supply and price, according to a report by WWF released recently.     Drawing on data from 10 retailers (Aldi, Asda, Co-op, Lidl GB, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose), 2025’s What’s in Store for the Planet report assesses the progress on environmental action of 90% of the UK grocery market and concludes that action on reducing environmental risks is stagnating.   It warns that without decisive action environmental impacts will escalate, threatening food security and…