BRC Climate Action Roadmap
WHAT IS THE ROADMAP?
The BRC Climate Action Roadmap is the retail industry's ambition to deliver net zero across its supply chains, direct operations, and products sold to consumers by 2040 - 10 years ahead of the UK Government's 2050 Net Zero target.
WHY DOES THE INDUSTRY NEED A ROADMAP?
The UK retail industry connects British consumers to millions of farmers and factories across the globe, providing the UK population with all of the food, clothes, furniture or entertainment we need.
However, meeting this demand currently comes at a significant cost. Virtually all aspects of UK retail contribute greenhouse gas emissions...
- from the energy required to power store operations and delivery logistics...
- to the emissions produced down the supply chain from farms and factories...
- to the emissions caused by how customers use and dispose of their purchased products.
Retail products account for nearly a third of all household emissions, placing the industry among the highest contributors to emissions in the UK.
The climate emergency is one of the most pervasive and threatening challenges of our time, for both our society and the economy that serves it. We are already seeing the impact of climate change on the retail economy, with disrupted supply chains causing products to become scarce and prices to rise.
The BRC Climate Action Roadmap is the retail industry's recognition that urgent action is needed, and that retailers are uniquely placed to work collaboratively with their supply chain partners, customers, government and other stakeholders to deliver transformative change.
HOW IS THE INDUSTRY DELIVERING NET ZERO THROUGH THE ROADMAP?
The BRC Climate Action Roadmap provides the retail industry with guidance on the steps it can take to reach net zero across its direct operations and supply chains, in collaboration with suppliers, customers and government, by setting targets and directing action for decarbonisation across five pathways.
Through the BRC Climate Action Roadmap, retailers are setting a world-leading industry ambition to reach net zero emissions. It’s a fundamental goal, requiring bold leadership from government and from commerce – I highly commend each retailer who supports this initiative.
The Five Climate Action Roadmap Pathways
The decarbonisation targets of the Climate Action Roadmap are delivered through five pathways for action. Click on each pathway for extended guidance and more resources.
Putting greenhouse gas data at the core of business decision making
Operating energy-efficient sites powered by renewable energy
Moving to low-carbon logistics
Sustainably sourcing raw materials
Helping our employees and customers live low-carbon lifestyles
Climate Action Roadmap Executive Summary


Climate Action Roadmap Extended Introduction


How to get involved
We support retailers drive action towards net zero across the five pathways through our programme of events, working groups, and resources, in collaboration with our Roadmap partners.
Contact our programme manager
Tracey Banks
Climate Action Programme Manager | BRC
Tracey leads our work under the Climate Action Roadmap, coordinates signatories’ work under each pathway and engagement with the key partners.
Thank you to our Roadmap Partners
Content & Resources
- Member AccessBriefing
Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO): August 2025 Briefing
19 Aug 2025 - Member AccessBriefing
Circular Economy Strategy: Summary of BRC engagement
15 Aug 2025 - Member AccessArticle
Simpler Recycling: Defra Monthly Workshops & Request for Feedback
14 Aug 2025 - Blog
From Carbon to Nature: Evolving Your Retail Sustainability Approach
12 Aug 2025 - Member AccessMeeting Note
EUDR Sprint Group - August 2025: Meeting note
12 Aug 2025 - Member AccessArticle
Packaging Wrap-Up #1 - August 2025
11 Aug 2025 - Member AccessConsultation
Deposit Return Scheme: Industry Feedback Wanted
08 Aug 2025 - Member AccessMeeting Note
Plastic Packaging Tax: HMT/HMRC Meeting Note
08 Aug 2025 - Member AccessMeeting Note
Deposit Return Scheme: HMT/HMRC meeting on VAT
07 Aug 2025 - Member AccessConsultation
DBT & DESNZ Consultations: Sustainability Reporting, Assurance, and Transition Plans
07 Aug 2025
On-demand Webinars
- On demandWebinar
Finance & The Scope 3 Data Challenge
22 Jul 2025 - On demand
BRC Climate Action Roadmap 2025 Programme Update
03 Apr 2025 - On demand
Carbon removals accounting: core rules and requirements explained
13 Mar 2025 - On demand
Part 2: Leading People: A People-Centric Approach
27 Feb 2025 - On demand
Part 1: Leading From Within: Self Mastery
12 Feb 2025 - On demand
Sustainable choices to trusted claims: Engaging with the conscious consumer
26 Nov 2024 - On demand
Nature and biodiversity for retailers: an introduction
16 Oct 2024 - On demand
Mastering Green Claims: Essential Insights for Retail Leaders
02 Oct 2024 - On demand
Net Zero Playbook: The Informed Tenant
01 Oct 2024 - On demand
Greening Your Supply Chain: Strategies for Difficult Categories
01 Oct 2024
Upcoming Events
- EventRoundtableReception
BRC Climate Action Week: Drinks Reception and Keynote Address
Thu 9 October18:00 - 20:00The Form Rooms - EventRoundtableReception
CEO Exchange Forum: Future-Fit Customer Experience
Thu 9 October15:00 - 18:00The Form Rooms - EventWebinar
Net Zero 2025 Check-In: UK Retail’s Decarbonisation Progress
Wed 8 October14:00 - 15:00Livestorm - EventWebinar
How Internal Carbon Pricing Drives Climate Action - A Practical Guide
Tue 7 October14:00 - 15:00Livestorm - Event
Smarter Retail HVAC Retrofits: How to Cut Costs, Carbon, and Complexity
Tue 7 October11:00 - 12:00Livestorm - EventMasterclassLearning Programme
Sustainability Masterclass
Tue 7 October09:30 - 16:30The Form Rooms - EventWebinar
Sustainable Sourcing in Retail: Member Insights & Innovations
Mon 6 October14:00 - 15:00Livestorm - EventWebinar
Sustainable Logistics is a Strategic Necessity
Mon 6 October11:00 - 12:00Livestorm - EventRoundtable
Planning for Nature: Breakfast Briefing
Wed 24 September09:00 - 11:00The Form Rooms, Covent Garden - EventCommunity Meeting
Textiles Retailer Net Zero Group Q3 2025
Thu 18 September14:00 - 15:00Teams
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