net zero

  • In need of repair

    In need of repair

    The Food Foundation’s annual ‘Broken Plate’ report rarely makes for comforting reading, but this year’s snapshot of the health of the UK food system may be the most dispiriting yet.

  • Why is food still absent from UK carbon plan?

    Why is food still absent from UK carbon plan?

    Ruth Westcott from Sustain reflects on the absence of food from the UK’s plan to lower carbon emissions and why ministers are scared to talk about the need for dietary change

  • In the loop

    In the loop

    This week saw a landmark announcement on the journey to launching the first ever UK deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers

  • The next frontier in scope 3 reporting

    The next frontier in scope 3 reporting

    Hamish Forbes from WRAP gives Nick Hughes the lowdown on the organisation’s new guidance for scope 3 measurement and reporting and what it means for businesses

  • A risky business

    A risky business

    Large food businesses should be required to show how they are planning for climate risk, according to a major new report on climate adaptation

  • Is foodservice prepared for its next packaging pain point?

    Is foodservice prepared for its next packaging pain point?

    A harmful group of ‘forever chemicals’ commonly present in convenience food packaging is in the crosshairs of regulators, triggering a rush to seek alternatives

  • The long and winding road to net-zero

    The long and winding road to net-zero

    Impressive progress from businesses in reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions contrasts with slow progress in decarbonising supply chains. Now is the time to move the needle on scope 3

  • Can food waste reduction get back on track?

    Can food waste reduction get back on track?

    A 2030 target to cut food waste by 50% is in danger of being missed. Government and businesses need to seize the opportunity to turn things around.

  • IGD says dietary change needed to meet climate goals

    IGD says dietary change needed to meet climate goals

    IGD warns that dietary change will be essential if the UK is to meet its climate targets. New research highlights the role of food choices in reducing emissions and building a sustainable food system

  • Progress stalls on meat reduction

    Progress stalls on meat reduction

    People are eating slightly less meat than a decade ago, but progress towards healthier and more sustainable diets appears to be slowing. New research reveals the barriers preventing large-scale dietary change.