Manufacturing
Unilever achieves zero waste to landfill at over 600 sites
Unilever says it has achieved zero non-hazardous waste to landfill at over 600 of its sites, including factories, warehouses and offices, in 70 countries.
Read MoreHalf of major supply chains ‘blind to climate risks’, finds CDP report
A study of climate data from suppliers and their corporate customers has found that while large companies are addressing the risks of climate change, half of their key suppliers are ‘blind’ to the issues.
Read MoreIkea ‘going all-in’ on sustainability with latest report
Ikea says it is ‘going all-in […] to combat climate change, conserve natural resources and tackle inequality’ and has made progress towards its sustainability strategy.
Read MoreUnilever continues Sustainable Living Plan with social impact business partnerships
Unilever has announced it will provide mentorship, funding and other support to social impact businesses through its Sustainable Living Plan, with an initiative called Transform.
Read MoreScottish SMEs invited to apply for loans to improve resource efficiency
Scottish SMEs are being offered loans of between £1,000 and £100,000 to help improve resource efficiency in order to reduce carbon emissions and save money.
Read MoreNestlé and Sheffield Hallam University collaborate on food waste and heat recovery projects
Nestlé has announced a partnership with Sheffield Hallam University, with the organisations working to improve waste heat recovery processes and to reduce raw milk wastage in its UK supply chain.
Read MoreClothing industry reduces water use in line with 2020 targets
The clothing supply chain has reduced water impacts by 12.5 per cent per tonne of clothing, according to new SCAP 2020 figures announced by WRAP.
Read MoreH&M boosts transition to circular economy with Ellen MacArthur Foundation
H&M has joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation as a Global Partner, as which it will work to develop its circular economy practices.
Read MoreIkea to use 100% cotton from ‘more sustainable sources’
Ikea is to source all of its cotton from a ‘more sustainable’ supply chain, such as crops grown to the Better Cotton Standard.
Read MoreUnited Biscuits extends scheme to power trucks with waste cooking oil
United Biscuits has extended its scheme to power its delivery vehicles with Ultra Biofuel, a fuel made from waste cooking oil.
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