Transformational change needed to address supermarkets’ farm to fork climate impact, with only four of top 10 setting Net Zero targets

The world’s ten largest supermarkets are all making progress on reducing the climate impact of their own operations, but transformational change and increased collaboration in the sector is needed to address the 90% of emissions linked with their supply chains, according to a new report from the Carbon Trust. ‘Big changes in store: How can the global supermarket sector accelerate to Net Zero?‘ takes stock of Net Zero progress of the world’s top 10 biggest supermarkets by revenue. Using the Carbon Trust’s Net Zero Sector Assessment tool, it looks at…

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Transformational change needed to address supermarkets’ farm to fork climate impact, with only four of top 10 setting Net Zero targets

The world’s ten largest supermarkets are all making progress on reducing the climate impact of their own operations, but transformational change and increased collaboration in the sector is needed to address the 90% of emissions linked with their supply chains, according to a new report from the Carbon Trust.  “Big changes in store: How can the global supermarket sector accelerate to Net Zero?” takes stock of Net Zero progress of the world’s top 10 biggest supermarkets by revenue. Using the Carbon Trust’s Net Zero Sector Assessment tool, it looks at seven key…

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New product directory gives clear access to carbon reduction claims from leading brands

An online directory of products bearing the Carbon Trust label has been launched recently, making it easier than ever for climate-conscious consumers to access verified evidence on carbon reduction claims made by leading brands.  Through the new online directory, consumers can now find additional information about the claims made on-pack with the Carbon Trust label. These labels have been helping to inform consumers about the emissions created by the products they are purchasing since they were launched in 2007.  Nescafé, Dyson and San Pellegrino are among the first brands to…

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New product directory gives clear access to carbon reduction claims from leading brands

An online directory of products bearing the Carbon Trust label has been launched recently, making it easier than ever for climate-conscious consumers to access verified evidence on carbon reduction claims made by leading brands. Through the new online directory, consumers can now find additional information about the claims made on-pack with the Carbon Trust label. These labels have been helping to inform consumers about the emissions created by the products they are purchasing since they were launched in 2007. Nescafé, Dyson and San Pellegrino are among the first brands to…

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The Carbon Trust and BrownGreer selected to lead the design and development of Offshore Wind Fisheries Compensation Fund on east coast of US

The Carbon Trust, in partnership with BrownGreer, a Virginia-based claims resolution firm, have been selected to design and develop a regional fisheries mitigation programme on the east coast of the United States. The aim of this programme is to provide fair and equitable financial compensation to the commercial and recreational for-hire fishing community from impacts from offshore wind. For over three years, 11 East Coast states have been working collectively to bring this initiative to this point, engaging with the fishing community and offshore wind developers throughout the process. The…

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