Tag: sustainability

SWA calls for Deposit Return Scheme grace period

SWA calls for Deposit Return Scheme grace period

Scotland’s thousands of small producers lack the resources and capacity to meet current DRS deadlines, according to a leading group of trade associations.

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Single-use plastics ban in force from October 2023

Single-use plastics ban in force from October 2023

FWD expresses concern over another supply chain burden as government bans sale of single-use plastics to tackle environmental impact

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Don’t back sustainability at your peril – study

Don’t back sustainability at your peril – study

TWC research done in partnership with SWA suggests Scottish retailers not thinking green will lose out

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Consumers expect business to lead on sustainability – report

Consumers expect business to lead on sustainability – report

Study says 56% of consumers believe convenience stores could do more to demonstrate credentials

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Ylva Haglund joins SWA as head of sustainability

Ylva Haglund joins SWA as head of sustainability

New hire to help wholesalers make their operations greener

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It’s time to act: CCEP Head of Climate & Sustainability

It’s time to act: CCEP Head of Climate & Sustainability

Sam Jones champions supply chain innovation to boost sector sustainability

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SWA joins new Zero Emission Truck Taskforce

SWA joins new Zero Emission Truck Taskforce

Chief Executive Colin Smith to represent wholesale in new group

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Cost rises inspire greater focus on efficiency and sustainability – Bielby

Cost rises inspire greater focus on efficiency and sustainability – Bielby

As energy costs soar, more sustainable options are suddenly becoming a lot more attractive for wholesalers

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AF Blakemore trials electric truck for deliveries

AF Blakemore trials electric truck for deliveries

Week-long activity tests effectiveness of zero emissions vehicle for drops at Spar stores

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