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We help companies meet the challenges posed by the sustainability agenda.

There is no question that the search for low-impact, sustainable solutions is an ever-increasing priority for the food and grocery industry. We have taken a leading role in facilitating discussion in this area, working with members across the food chain to look at sustainable supply chain management, energy efficiency and low impact packaging options.

Our conferences, seminars and forums see increasing debate and discussion, and we are proud to offer free research and information resources to help businesses address the significant challenges that the future holds.
 

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* Our case studies highlight examples of how people are meeting significant sustainability challenges. By demonstrating many initiatives undertaken by the food and grocery sector we hope to encourage and inspire others to learn from their success. *
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* If the UK takes a lead on environmental and social sustainability, will it enhance or undermine the competitiveness of British producers? This is your opportunity to have your say on what you think about sustainability and competitiveness. *
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* Need to know what's going on in the industry? Each week IGD's Sustainability Analyst Toby Pickard rounds up the biggest and most important sustainability and environmental news stories affecting the food and grocery industry. *
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Latest Research Latest Research Latest Research
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* Optimising Packaging
Optimising Packaging New
November 2008
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With sustainability and efficiency higher on the agenda than ever before, packaging is firmly in the spotlight. This in-depth guide to the packaging lifecycle will help you improve packaging performance and address sustainable, joint objectives and common goals across the supply chain.
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* Sustainable Strategies
Sustainable Strategies October 2008
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Understand how retailers are addressing the issues of carbon, waste, packaging reduction, distribution and sourcing to build a sustainable supply chain, and the implications of these developments with IGD's Sustainable Strategies report
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Recently added case studies Recently added case studies Recently added case studies
Examples of how food and grocery companies are meeting sustainability challenges.
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Sainsbury's - first Carbon Trust certified carbon measure for dairy farmers
Sainsbury's - first Carbon Trust certified carbon measure for dairy farmers New
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Nestlé - Packaging reduction
Nestlé - Packaging reduction New
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Robert Wiseman Dairies: Zero Waste to Landfill
Robert Wiseman Dairies: Zero Waste to Landfill
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Sainsbury’s – Food deliveries made by lorry running on rubbish
Sainsbury’s – Food deliveries made by lorry running on rubbish
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Recently added factsheets Recently added factsheets Recently added factsheets
All you need to know about sustainability.
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Sustainable sourcing within the food chain New
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Anaerobic Digestion New
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Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF)
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Renewable Energy – Wind Power
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Second Generation Biofuels New
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Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC)
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* Sustaining Success
Sustaining Success 17 December 2008
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IGD’s Sustainability Analyst, Toby Pickard tells us what this year has meant for sustainability, why it is important and where you can find resources to help you strengthen your own business.
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* Time to throw waste out of your supply chain?
Time to throw waste out of your supply chain? 09 December 2008
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IGD's Mala Morris examines some of the schemes being employed by retailers to help minimise waste in the supply chain, and what the implications of these are as we move towards greater sustainability and environmental responsibility
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* Making a difference - this year and next
Making a difference - this year and next 09 December 2008
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As 2008 draws to a close, IGD's Director of Industry Development, David Gordon, reflects on the charitable achievements and successes of the year, and looks ahead to what 2009 will bring for IGD's industry and training & development programmes
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Inspiring change
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* “As a former IGD President I have seen at first hand the success of their industry programmes, the quality of their consumer research - and the real benefits IGD delivers for the industry and the companies that work with them”

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