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Climate change represents a threat to human safety on an unparalleled scale and presents very material risks to our food chain; we are committed to playing our part in accelerating solutions which protect and regenerate our environment.

A warming world and depletion of natural resources will have a direct impact on global food supply – and on our ability as a retailer to source it. At the same time, consumer interest in environmental issues from plastics and palm oil, to food waste and sustainable sourcing has never been as high on the agenda.

But tackling these issues is not always as straight forward as you may think. For instance, some plastic packaging, which is harmful to the environment, extends shelf life thus avoiding food waste and associated carbon and methane emissions. Navigating these kinds of dilemmas is a responsibility we take very seriously and it’s why we work collectively, alongside other supermarkets and with NGOs – so that solutions work for our planet and communities.

At Asda, we believe that shopping sustainably shouldn’t have to be a luxury.

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We are working with our colleagues and suppliers to make this a reality, and continue to encourage and support our customers in making behaviour changes that respect the planet.

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Whether it’s food miles or animal welfare, soy or packaging – we have a solid track record of acting decisively on environmental challenges. But we know there is more to do. Our ambitions will help to future-proof our business and deliver value to our customers.