Sustainability
Supporting emissions reduction, nature and biodiversity and the move towards a more circular economy.
Responsible retailers know they have a huge role in delivering sustainable products for their customers.
This is a huge challenge encompassing all parts of a retailer’s business, from supply chains to operations to marketing. By engaging with government and working with you we will deliver a truly circular economy, we will meet our industry commitment to reach net zero, and improve nature and biodiversity. This will mean you are in the best position to address your customer concerns, meet your legal and reporting requirements and secure future investment.
SUSTAINABILITY priorities
Supporting emissions reduction, nature and biodiversity and the move towards a more circular economy.
Climate Action
Helping you deliver your net zero ambition with our Climate Action Roadmap
Nature & Biodiversity
Helping you to meet reporting and regulatory requirements to improve the environment
Circular Economy
Delivering effective schemes to recycle and reuse packaging, bottles, electricals and textiles
Sustainability Hub
Sustainability Masterclass: Developing and delivering your strategy
How to Integrate Nature into your Sustainability Strategy Masterclass
Understanding Nature Reporting: Online workshop for textiles retailers
BRC Roundtable on MHREDD
EPR Ministerial Roundtable on Dual Use Packaging
EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR): Summary of updates on application to NI
Circular Economy Update: June 2025
Packaging EPR Member’s Call: May 2025 – Meeting note
PM's Office writes to BRC to set out importance of retail
EUDR Sprint Group – May 2025: Meeting note
SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard V2 Public Consultation: Final BRC Submission
EPR Accounting Meeting with Defra
DRS: May Update Meeting Note
EEE Ministerial Roundtable Highlights
Retailer Green Claims Forum Q2 2025: Unifying Marketing, Compliance and Sustainability Teams – Summary
Circular Economy Update: May 2025
UK DMO begins work to deliver Deposit Return Schemes
BRC EUDR Sprint Group – April 2025: Meeting Note
Treasury opens consultation on VAT relief for donations
