London-based IADSA, an international association of the food supplement industry has released eight guiding principles to support the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Titled the Guiding Principles on Sustainability, this document is the result of the continuing need for the sector to take a look at their operations and see where they can lessen environmental impacts. The goal of these principles is to provide overarching points and supplement current programs and legislations. It … [Read more...] about IADSA releases Guiding Principles on Sustainability
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Fresh Del Monte commits to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
Fresh Del Monte is one of the first vertically integrated producers of fruits, vegetables and prepared food to have its emission targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative. Aligned with the goals set forth by the Paris agreement, the company will be lowering scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions in its operations by 27.5%. For the value chain side, which includes purchased goods, waste generation and distribution, scope 3 emissions must be down by 12.3%. These will contribute … [Read more...] about Fresh Del Monte commits to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
Toppan lowers carbon emissions through eco-friendly barrier packaging
Japan-based Toppan has successfully contributed to the global campaigns of creating a more sustainable society through its flexible packaging solutions. Shipments of the GL BARRIER, a transparent barrier film that’s incorporated in retort food packaging and mono-material packaging with spouts, have saved 63,000 metric tons of carbon emissions. This number is equivalent to carbon from 23,000 households. The GL BARRIER is used as an alternative to aluminum foil that features unique coating and … [Read more...] about Toppan lowers carbon emissions through eco-friendly barrier packaging
