The BRC's Climate Action Roadmap is the retail industry's ambition to deliver net zero in its supply chains, direct operations, and products sold by 2040.
A bold industry initiative, the Roadmap will make a huge contribution to the UK’s climate strategy through its ambition to accelerate, galvanise and unite progress towards a net zero retail industry by 2040 – ten years ahead of the UK Government’s 2050 target.
The products we buy account for nearly a third of all household emissions, placing the retail industry among the highest contributors to emissions in the UK. The Roadmap is retail’s recognition that it has a key part to play in tackling climate change, through considerable emissions reductions across its own operations as well as in collaboration with suppliers and customers.
The Roadmap is designed to provide retailers with guidance on the steps they can take to decarbonise their operations and supply chains. The Roadmap’s ambition is supported by the vast majority of UK retailers – from the largest brands to the smallest chains, on the high street and online.
To achieve net zero, the Roadmap identifies five pathways for action with key milestones.

Find the Climate Action Roadmap’s headline ambitions for 2040 and a breakdown of the targets and milestones for the five pathways in the Executive Summary.
Find new updates, reports, and events on climate action in our Climate content hub.
Our Five Pathways
For information and queries relating to the Climate Action Roadmap, please contact Tracey Banks.
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
Supporting Retailers

Roadmap Partners
Roadmap Contributors
Climate Action Content

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Sustainability Masterclass: Developing and delivering your strategy

BRC Food Net Zero Group Q1 2025

Data-driven solutions: The value of sub-metering for multi-site retailers

BRC sets out priorities in letter to Chancellor ahead of Spending Review

Retailer Green Claims Forum Q1 2025: Waste, Packaging & Circularity – Summary

CEO Exchange Forum 'Future-Fit Net Zero Retailer' - Summary Report

A Disruptive Leadership Programme, Not a Traditional Management Course

SRC Response to Net Zero on disposable vapes ban

Collaborating to drive progress for a greener tomorrow

Climate Action Member Showcase: Changing Consumer Behaviour

F Gas Regulations and the Future of Refrigerants

Net Zero Transition Plans: setting a gold standard

SRC Briefing on Disposable Cups May 2024

Reducing the Carbon Footprint of your Property Portfolio: Post Event Write-Up

BearingPoint UK Retail Sustainability Maturity Assessment Report

Carbon Border Tax

TCFD and beyond: navigating the evolving landscape of climate-related disclosures

The 60/90 Dilemma: why sluggish UK retail supply chains are due a rethink
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