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A Net Zero Transition Plan for the UK Food System

IGD

2024

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Summary

Published by IGD, a food and grocery industry research body, this report presents a transition plan for achieving net zero emissions across the UK food system. It likely synthesises existing evidence on emissions sources and mitigation opportunities across the supply chain — from agricultural production through to consumption — and proposes actionable recommendations for industry stakeholders, policymakers, and retailers. The report frames diet change alongside operational decarbonisation as complementary levers for meeting climate targets.

UK applicability

The report is explicitly focused on the UK food system and is directly applicable to UK industry, government, and civil society stakeholders working on food system decarbonisation. It is likely to align with UK national climate commitments under the Climate Change Act and relevant DEFRA and food strategy frameworks.

Key measures

Greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets; sector-level decarbonisation pathways; dietary shift metrics; supply chain emissions benchmarks

Outcomes reported

The report sets out a structured transition plan for the UK food system to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions, covering key sectors including agriculture, retail, manufacturing, and diet change. It likely identifies priority intervention areas, timelines, and cross-sector responsibilities.

Theme
Climate & resilience
Subject
Food system decarbonisation & climate transition
Study type
Policy
Study design
Policy report
Source type
Industry/policy report
Status
Published
Geography
UK
System type
Food supply chain
Catalogue ID
XL1087

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