A recent report from the Institute of Grocery Distribution, Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) and EY, shows that a 20% reduction in meat and dairy consumption by 2050 will be necessary for the country to achieve its net zero targets.
The document aims to create a robust evidence base outlining the necessary measures required for the UK food and agricultural sector to meet net zero goals. The report calls for ‘urgent focus and partnership’ to address the pressing challenge of meeting net zero targets by 2030 and 2050, recommending measures on both the supply side and the demand side.
On the supply side, recommendations include higher uptake of lower carbon farming practices in the UK and overseas, including ending land-use change for imported commodities and reducing fertiliser emissions to zero through use of hydrogen, alongside ‘less mature and more challenging’ approaches such as low-carbon feed and inter-cropping.
Demand-side action will also be necessary for meeting targets, particularly in terms of food waste reduction and changes to consumer diets.
For further information, visit https://www.igd.com/Social-Impact/Sustainability/Reports/Net-Zero-Transition-Plan-for-the-UK-Food-System/53058