A major UK supermarket has announced a new initiative to reduce its environmental impact and promote sustainability.
The company, which has not been named, has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% over the next five years and to source 100% of its electricity from renewable sources.
This is part of a wider effort to reduce waste and increase the use of environmentally friendly packaging.
"We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and to reducing our carbon footprint," said a spokesperson for the company.
"We believe that sustainability is not just a moral obligation, but also a business imperative."
"Our aim is to be a net-zero emissions business by 2050," the spokesperson added.
The company's new sustainability initiative includes a number of measures, including:
Author's summary: The UK's major supermarkets are taking steps towards sustainability, but more needs to be done to meet the country's climate goals.