Retail

Government confirms higher charge on single-use carrier bags will come into force later this month, covering all businesses in England

Retailer launches its first ever sustainability report, citing growing demand from shoppers for sustainable goods and business practices

Major supermarkets, food suppliers, and investors once again urge Brazil's government to withdraw proposed law they warn could exacerbate rainforest destruction

New Pandora Brilliance line has been certified as 'carbon neutral' thanks to use of largely renewables-powered lab-created diamonds

Supermarket giant to offer suppliers access to preferential financing rates if they commit to science based emissions targets and carbon reporting

E-commerce has surged during the pandemic – now fresh research seeks to weigh-up the environmental credentials of buying online

Retailer to roll out 'specially-formulated' peat-free alternatives and remove peat-based compost across all 1,100 of its UK stores

Priorities include cutting energy emissions and supporting the transition to electric transport, as Tesco aims for net zero emissions by 2035

Bakery chain's first ever sustainability plan sets broad aim to become a 'carbon neutral, zero waste business'

Supermarket to halve single use plastics in its Easter eggs and confectionary, as Riverford ditches plastic bags in its delivery boxes