For 20 years, the Courtauld Commitment has been the ‘driving force’ behind industry-wide action ‘transforming’ the sector. It has brought businesses, Government and sector leaders together to tackle food waste and greenhouse gas emissions for food and drink production.
WRAP says the rebranded UK Food and Drink Pact gives fresh clarity to this ambition in a direct statement of intent, helping to build trust and recognition in the sector.
Together by 2030, the UK Food and Drink Pact aims to reduce food waste by 50% per capita (vs the UK 2007 baseline), halve greenhouse gas emissions arising from the food and drink system (against a 2015 baseline) and ensure that half of all fresh food is sourced from areas with sustainable water management.
Uniting nearly 200 organisations across the food and drink supply chain, as well as trade bodies, local authorities and charities, the UK Food and Drink Pact is building a circular food system.
Cailey Grice, delivery manager at UK Food & Drinks Pact, said: "For businesses, membership to the UK Food and Drink Pact unlocks access to evidence-based tools, practical resources and collaborative working groups tackling urgent sustainability challenges facing the food and drink sector through a collaborative, non-competitive and trusted network underpinned by innovation, expertise and collective determination.”