Environment publications
When the Food and Drink Federation launched its Five-fold Environmental Ambition
in October 2007 we are committed, on behalf of our members, to make a significant
contribution to improving the environment by targeting those areas where we
felt
we could make the biggest difference.
FDF has produced several publications reporting of the progress made by our
members
Decarbonisation of heat across the food and drink manufacturing
sector
Published June 2020
The report looks at what industry, its partners and government, can do to
support the crucial
transition to carbon neutrality.
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Recycled content used in plastic packaging applications
Published April 2020
In order to help build a truly circular economy businesses are increasingly
looking at ways to
incorporate recycled content into their packaging. This is no less true than in
the area of plastics
packaging.
This guide is intended to help support such applications for food and drink,
cosmetic and
pharmaceutical products by providing detailed information on measuring recycled
content, regulatory
requirements and technical considerations. It additionally identifies the risks
of not following required
procedures and addresses considerations in relation to labelling and
communications.
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FDF's Environmental Ambition: Progress Report 2019
Published January 2019
Since last year, FDF members have reported a further reduction in CO2 emissions,
down 53.2%
since 1990, and a reduction in water consumption, down 38.5% since 2008.
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FDF's Environmental Ambition: Progress Report 2017
Published January 2018
The Food and Drink Federation's (FDF) Ambition 2025, launched in October 2016.
The adoption of Ambition 2025 by members expressed a strong desire to go even
further and take strides towards shaping future value chains and increasing
awareness of natural capital. This report outlines the progress made by members
to
deliver our Ambition 2025.
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report
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Ambition case studies
Report of FDF Members' Survey of Food and Packaging Waste Arisings in
2015
Published April 2017
This report presents the results of the survey commissioned jointly by FDF
and
WRAP to collect data on food and packaging waste arisings from FDF members'
manufacturing sites in 2015.
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the full report
Packaging for people, planet and profit - A sustainability checklist
Published March 2017
This Checklist has been prepared jointly by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF)
and INCPEN – the Industry Council for research on Packaging & the Environment.
We encourage our members and others to use it and commend it to their suppliers,
customers and other companies.
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people, planet and profit - A sustainability checklist
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checklist
FDF's Environmental Ambition: Progress Report 2016
Published February 2017
This progress report highlights the collective environmental progress our
members achieved under the Five-Fold Environmental Ambition, and are taking
forward
under Ambition 2025.
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FDF's Environmental Ambition: Progress Report 2016
Ambition 2025 - Shaping Sustainable Value Chains
Published October 2016
FDF's 'Ambition 2025 – shaping sustainable value chains' is the next step on our
journey to help deliver a sustainable food system into the future. It is a
journey that will see our industry continue to take a leading role to further
improve
resource efficiencies and address the wider sustainability agenda.
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2025 - Shaping Sustainable Value Chains
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Sustainable palm oil - Five steps to ensure responsible sourcing
Published December 2014
This simple guide sets out a step-by-step process to help food and drink
manufacturers of all sizes get started on the journey of sourcing sustainable
palm oil.
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Sustainable Sourcing: Five Steps Towards Managing Supply Chain Risk
Published: December 2012
The
Sustainable Sourcing Guide sets out a step-by-step process to help food and
drink manufacturing businesses of all sizes to help identify, prioritise and
manage upstream supply chain risks as part of a more strategic approach towards
supply chain sustainability.
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Every Last Drop - Saving water along the food supply chain
Published December 2011
Every Last Drop aims to raise awareness amongst food and drink companies of the
issue of water stress, and to provide practical easily-accessible guidance on
how businesses can be more water efficient across four key areas: the supply
chain, operations, the boardroom and the individual at home.
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