Improving water use and building resilience in global supply chains is vital in order to sustainably feed a growing population with healthy and affordable products.
We all recognise that water is a precious resource that is critical to human life, and vital to irrigate crops and maintain the wellbeing of livestock and we all have a part to play in meeting future water needs and as a large organisation we have focussed on fixing leaks, making sure our existing systems are working effectively and adopting water reduction technologies. For example, in a number of our depots we have deployed rainwater harvesting systems. Looking to the future, we want to make efficient water use a fundamental focus when planning how we operate new stores.
Credit: WRAP. Map showing the hottest areas in Southern Spain.
¹United Kingdom Food Security Report 2021: Theme 2: UK Food Supply Sources – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
²Water Stewardship in Southern Spain: Live project | WRAP.
