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EUDR could lead to significant price increases for consumers, says analyst

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The forthcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) may significantly affect commodity supply chains, leading to higher prices for consumers.

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Denmark’s government has announced that the country will be the first in the world to introduce a carbon tax on agriculture.

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A new study has found that Scope 1 and 2 emissions account for just 2% of the total emissions of the European retail and wholesale sector.

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Tetra Pak has said that it is ‘on track’ to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in its own operations by the end of the decade.

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Opting for more environmentally-friendly food and drink choices could cut greenhouse gas emissions from everyday grocery shopping by over 25%.

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Emissions from the global ‘fast fashion’ industry are set to soar by 60% by 2030, although AI can play a key role in its decarbonisation.

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PepsiCo’s Walkers crisps brand is now using trucks powered by hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) – used cooking oil – to transport products.

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Coming into force on 30 December 2024, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) aims to reduce the EU’s impact on global deforestation.

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Small farms in Ireland boast high standards when it comes to environmental sustainability, according to Teagasc.

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Greenhouse gas emissions across the European Union fell by 4.0% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to the same period a year earlier.