Supply chain waste reduction was added to the voluntary agreement in Phase 2 and has been an area of focus for Wrap and signatories over the past year, following moderate impact in 2010.
The cost and efficiency benefits of tackling waste prevention at retail and manufacturing sites across the supply chain are now being realised. However, work is still needed to embed good practices allowing businesses to reap the full benefits of reducing waste.
The packaging target is also on course, at more than three quarters of the way towards the target 10% carbon reduction. The second year results are encouraging given they have been achieved alongside an increase in volume sales among signatories.
Household food waste data is not collected yearly but 3% was achieved in the first year.
The Courtauld Commitment is supported by all four UK governments and is run by waste prevention delivery body Wrap. Phase 2 of the voluntary agreement, which began in 2010, builds on the success of the first phase of the Courtauld Commitment. It continues to support businesses to improve their overall performance and reduce their environmental impact. It is due to conclude in December 2012.
Source: Courtauld
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