Lincolnshire Co-op has set its sights on becoming net zero by 2045, with its plans officially signed off by the Science Based Targets initiative.
The roadmap starts now, with 2024 as the baseline year. By 2030, the Co-op intends to cut its direct emissions nearly in half. By 2045, it wants 90 per cent of emissions linked to the products it sells reduced too.
The organisation has already begun investing heavily in clean energy. Earlier this year, £8.5 million went into wind power, and another £2 million is earmarked for solar projects. Shoppers will also notice changes closer to home, with stores switching to energy-saving fridge doors and more sustainable refrigeration systems.
These steps put the retailer in line with international efforts to keep global temperature rises within 1.5°C. For customers, it means the everyday shop is increasingly powered and cooled in a way designed to tread more lightly on the planet.
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