Morrisons has become the first supermarket chain in the UK to delay its net-zero carbon emission targets, pushing them back by 15 years to 2050.
The new target covers the entire supply chain, spanning across the grocer’s store estate, agriculture and land-use sources.
The retailer said it had achieved a 22% reduction in total carbon emissions since 2019 through energy-efficient projects, lower-carbon logistics, operational changes and working with suppliers.
Morrisons head of sustainability Andrew Edlin said: “The validation of these targets reaffirms Morrisons commitment to sustainability and the move to a 2050 target across the full value chain is a big step forward in our journey to net zero.
“We are taking upstream and downstream emissions of our operations into account, including emissions created in making products, in our stores, transport systems and then end-of-life emissions too.
“Additional targets for forest, land and agriculture (FLAG) emissions reflect the importance of land-use and agricultural impacts across the business. Independent approval gives us a clear roadmap to achieve meaningful, measurable reductions.
Edlin added: “We also recognise that industry-wide collaboration will be essential in achieving these goals and we are committed to working in partnership to deliver them.”
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