20 March 2022
UK governments are legally committed and are working towards reducing carbon emissions to ‘net zero’ – by 2045 in Scotland and by 2050 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
This means all businesses need to work out a net-zero plan and reduce emissions as soon as possible.
Bira has committed to reducing its own carbon footprint by 50% by 2030, in line with government targets. It's important for us as an association to set the right example for our members and help them along the way. This guide gives SMEs a starting point for deciding what they need to do and when including:
- When you need to take action
- Measure your emissions
- Create a pathway to net zero
- Start by reducing your direct emissions
- Reduce supply chain and customer emissions
- Find funding and support
- Case studies
Our CEO Andrew Goodacre said: "One of the ongoing positive retail trends is the drive for sustainable retailing. Furthermore, given the cost of energy now being experienced by retailers, now is the ideal time to focus on energy reduction and move towards a more sustainable business model. There is generally a lot of information for all businesses and this website is a good effort at creating one place for the information relevant to retailers. I would encourage all retailers to visit the site and take advantage of the resources available."
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