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
BRC Leaders Summer School 2025
Maximising Performance through Belonging
Green Finance Initiative Workshop - TNFD implementation for textiles
Retailer Green Claims Forum: Unifying Marketing, Compliance and Sustainability Teams
Proposed Deposit Return Scheme Waste Regulation Exemptions
Climate Action Roadmap 2025 Programme Update
Key elements for an effective food strategy
Human Rights in Retail Breakfast: Summary and key takeaways
Circular Economy Update: April 2025
BRC Climate Action Roadmap 2025 Programme Update
RAM Call with Defra – Meeting Note
BRC EUDR Workshop Outcomes - Supplier Questionnaire, BRC FAQs and next steps
Packaging EPR Regulations Update – Meeting Note
Packaging EPR: RAM and Illustrative Base Fees Update
Plastic Packaging Tax Technical Working Group: Summary of discussions and request for feedback
UK Green Taxonomy: What is it and what does it mean for retailer action on sustainability?
Circular Economy Update: March 2025
Carbon removals accounting: core rules and requirements explained