The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has launched a handbook to help food and drink manufacturers on their journeys to Net Zero.
The ‘Achieving Net Zero’ handbook outlines how the FDF and the food and drink sector can address these challenges, and provides guidance for food and drink manufacturers, particularly those at the early stages of developing their climate strategy.
The industry body highlighted that COP26 in Glasgow comes at a pivotal time as the food and drink industry looks to address both the causes and consequences of climate change. While the industry is already making progress, the new FDF tool aims to support businesses to make even bigger steps to reach Net Zero.
“The handbook will be an important tool for food and drink manufacturers – and others across the supply chain – striving to achieve Net Zero by 2040,” said Ian Wright, Chief Executive of FDF.
“This work demonstrates the huge value of ever stronger collaboration with all stakeholders across the farm-to-fork supply chain. Created and published in the slipstream of COP26, the ideas and actions outlined here provide an indispensable blueprint for food and drink businesses to deliver their Net Zero ambitions.”
Emma Piercy, Head of Energy and Climate Change Policy at FDF, added: “In order to meet the UN’s sustainable development goals, changes in how the global food system meets the needs of a growing population need to accelerate. When considering the reliance of food systems on the natural environment, how we adapt to the causes and consequences of climate change are key.
“In our sector, all participants, including manufacturers, have a role in achieving these changes which will require action and collaboration across the full supply chain.”
