The rating uses publicly available information to assess how well companies manage the social and environmental impacts of the global food chain.
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Alex Nichols from sustainability consultancy Two Tomorrows (who led the research), says: “Most companies are now very aware of the major social and environmental issues that impact their suppliers, as well as their own business.
“Growing worries about the impacts of climate change and water scarcity encourage the industry’s efforts. Increasing numbers of potential customers in emerging markets also motivate companies to develop new products and distribution models for challenging socio-economic circumstances.”
e sector stays largely silent on the issue of genetically modified organisms.
Source: Two Tomorrows
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