According to Tesco, emissions from stores and distribution centres make up over 85% of their direct carbon footprint - and they will switch this year to 100% renewable electricity in the UK and Ireland, as well as continuing to invest in energy efficiency. The new corporate goals are 'science-based' and aim to make Tesco a zero-carbon business worldwide by 2050.
More importantly for NFU members, Tesco states that they will also encourage their suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, based upon 2015 levels, with 7% emissions reductions by 2020 and 35% by 2030 (15% for agricultural emissions). Tesco will support their supply chain to deliver these reductions "through education and collaborative renewable electricity buying clubs".