Features
Footprint Forum: The role of data in driving deep decarbonisation, in association with Foodsteps
The Soho Hotel, 4 Richmond Mews, London W1D 3DHTuesday 24th June 2025 15.00 – 17.00 – followed by networking until 18.30 Achieving net-zero requires nothing less than total business transformation – a reality that’s been difficult to achieve. Sustainability leaders must… Read More
COMMENT: No stopping on net-zero
A little digging can go a long way to effective carbon reduction, but don’t get too bogged down in the data. By David Burrows Last week marked the launch of the latest Footprint Intelligence report: ‘Data decarbonisation and diets –… Read More
Sustainability Bites in association with Nestlé Professional. Episode 5: Scope 3: Measuring Industry Progress in association with Nestlé Professional
In this episode of Sustainability Bites we do a deep-dive into industry progress on all matters Scope 3. Scope 3 remains one of the sector’s biggest challenges. Some are making great strides, others not so. Tune in to hear from… Read More
COMMENT: The masks will come off as ESG evolves
The bursting of the ESG bubble is actually a good thing for sustainability. Here’s why, according to Julia Vol.Over the past decade, ESG became synonymous with corporate sustainability. What started as a compliance and reporting tool for transparency turned into… Read More
Datapoint
This week’s standout figures concern industry representation on the government’s food strategy advisory group, the benefits of investing in food waste reduction, progress for Sodexo in reducing supply chain emissions, and evidence that businesses are not retreating from climate commitments. Read More
DATAPOINT
In this week’s Datapoint we look at M&S Cornflakes ingredients, NHS savings through a shift to more plant-based whole foods, extended producer responsibility for packaging rules and carbon savings from reducing a glass wine bottle. Read More
DATAPOINT
This week Datapoint examines BPA which although being banned looks to be with us for some time to come, the proportion of companies that will no longer be in CSRD scope following European Commission proposal, Brazil’s National School Feeding Programme… Read More
Straight to the (data) point
This week’s frontline figures take in growing demand for plant-based meals among workplace diners, the Bottle Weight Accord driving the reduction of bottle weight in the wine industry, university student calls for more recycling points to increase recycling on the… Read More
News of cultivated meats needs more nuance
Cultivated poultry has arrived in the UK in pet foods, but media coverage of these products still fails to discuss the long-term impacts, says Katherine Lewis. Dog treats made with cultivated meat went on sale in the UK this month.… Read More
Rethinking our approach to action
Our food system is extraordinary but this cannot hide the challenges in the next five years. By Ali Morpeth and Mike Barry. The food system is the beating heart of society. It feeds us, fuels economies and sustains all life… Read More