There are three recognised types of emissions – Scope 1 covers direct emissions that are controlled or owned by the company, Scope 2 covers indirect emissions, such those purchased including electricity, steam, heating or cooling.
This is a view Wai-Chan Chan, managing director of the Consumer Goods Forum supports.
One company leading the way is convenience food producer Greencore.
“I am much more carrot than stick,” says Wright.
Meanwhile, Danone UK is already working towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050 from farm to the end of the life of its products.
Rebecca Lovelady, sustainability & social innovation manager at Danone UK & Ireland, says it has committed to robust climate action and helping to transform the food system.
Since 2015 Danone has reduced greenhouse gas emissions on scopes 1 and 2 by 38% and reduced GHG emission intensity by 24.5%.
Glebe Farm has the advantage of having its own land where it produces between 10% to 20% of its own electricity from solar and up to 100% of its heat from biomass steam.
Dash, the sparkling water company which uses wonky fruit and vegetables in its products, prides itself on its brand credentials of being a sustainable business.
The company, which outsources its production, is working closely with manufacturers and its can producer to target its carbon footprint.
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