7. The number of food businesses represented on the UK Government’s Food Strategy Advisory Board which will guide the development of England’s national food strategy. Some have questioned the dominance of the food industry on the 14 strong group and the lack of representation from health and environmental experts.
14:1. The average cost-benefit ratio of investment in food waste reduction according to a study of 1,200 companies across 17 countries. The study was cited in a new report by the charity Feedback showing how public policy measures can accelerate global action on food waste.
32%. The reduction in GHG emissions recorded by Sodexo UK & Ireland compared with its 2017 baseline. In its latest net-zero progress report, the caterer said the reduction showed the positive impact of its net-zero supply chain engagement strategy with which 95% of in-scope supply partners are now engaged.
37%. The proportion of companies across all sectors that are increasing the level of ambition in their climate commitments, despite headlines amplifying news of companies in retreat. This compares with 16% who are decelerating their climate goals versus five years ago, according to a new report on decarbonisation by PwC.
