A new guide from IGD, created in partnership with climate solutions experts South Pole, includes a framework for building a ‘robust’ net zero strategy.

IGD hopes that the publication, Building Your Net Zero Roadmap – a Guide for Industry Leaders and Decision Makers, will help the food and consumer goods industry to take ‘positive, tangible’ steps towards net zero.

The UK government has committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and IGD states an increasing number of UK food and consumer goods businesses and industry organisations are committing to net zero by 2040. It is hoped that the guide will inspire more businesses to start their own net zero journey.

Susan Barratt, CEO of IGD, said: “Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the world. Having spoken with many leaders and decision makers, from businesses of all sizes across our industry’s supply chain, we know there is a huge appetite to innovate and lead our industry’s transition to a net zero economy. We also know that for many businesses it’s not always clear where to start the journey.”

Renat Heuberger, CEO of South Pole, commented: “With a base of over 5,000 food and consumer goods companies, IGD and its members are well-positioned to lead a transformative change in the food and beverage industry. We were delighted to have co-developed this guide with IGD to provide the tools for meaningful climate action by their members.”

More information can be found on the IGD website.