Co-op unveils SBTi-approved climate targets including agriculture emissions
So far, Co-op has cut operational emissions by 59% from its 2016 baseline, and reduced absolute Scope 3 emissions by 21%.
Co-op is following in the footsteps of other UK food retailers, having set 2030 emissions reduction targets that, for the first time, include forest, land and agriculture activities.
The company, which operates 2,400 convenience food stores across the UK, is aiming to cut operational (Scope 1 and 2) emissions by 66% and absolute Scope 3 emissions from energy and industrial sources by 58.8% by 2030, from a 2016 baseline.
