Shoppers might be shocked to learn they're contributing to destroying the Amazon rainforests! This is after UK supermarkets have been ranked on their efforts to remove deforestation and land conversion from their supply chains for soy – a key commodity imported to feed British livestock, poultry and salmon.
Applications are now open for a unique and innovative postgraduate course that will explore how we can transform the fortunes of biodiversity, launched by The University of Manchester.
An important part of our strategic progress is to lead the way to a bright sustainable future. We've made long-term commitments on how we'll contribute positively to our country and society in the BT Group Manifesto. This year we've continued to deliver on our Manifesto commitments to be a responsible, inclusive and sustainable business.
100% of the electricity we consume worldwide is renewably sourced.
56%. We've reduced our carbon emissions intensity by 56% since FY17.
21%. We've cut our Scope 3 net carbon emissions by 21% since FY17. (Scope 3 emissions account for 95% of our overall emissions.)
2030. We're making investments to convert the majority of our fleet to electric or zero emissions vehicles by 2030.
