Major UK supermarket announces new sustainability initiative

Major UK supermarket announces new sustainability initiative

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.

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