Guide launched to support producers in reaching sustainability targets
31st March 2025
A new comprehensive guide for Scottish producers to help them align with their customers’ sustainability ambitions has been launched by the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment.
The guide is informed by ongoing engagement with UK national retailers and food service companies.
Priorities and goals vary between businesses, but the research found that Science-Based Targets (SBT) are becoming the standard. To capitalise on lucrative retail and foodservice opportunities, Scottish producers need to be ahead of the curve to help their customers reach their net-zero ambitions.
The onus is not entirely on producers though, the partnership said. Many of the companies engaged while researching the guide highlighted their commitment to collaboration, particularly in simplifying sustainability reporting across the supply chain.
Understanding customers’ sustainability demands
Iain Clunie, director of the Net Zero Commitment Programme, said: “Navigating net zero can be challenging, especially for suppliers managing different sustainability expectations from retail and food service customers. Many of these customers have set ambitious targets, and understanding how they may impact your business is essential.
“Our new guide to customer expectations helps Scottish producers to understand their customers’ sustainability demands. Proactively meeting or exceeding these requirements will give Scottish producers a competitive advantage in an often challenging sales environment.”
Read the guide here.
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