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The food and grocery industry accounts for a significant proportion of vehicle kilometres in the UK, and as such, needs to work hard to reduce its environmental impact while simultaneously minimising costs.

Within this section, you will find key initiatives that are being implemented by industry to reduce road miles, along with IGD free guides, factsheets, case studies and thought leading articles to help you understand the key issues. See the latest additions below.

You can also see a sample of publicly available documents on distribution that are of relevance to the food and grocery supply chain with our new report library.
 

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* The food and grocery industry has saved 124m HGV miles from UK roads through sustainable initiatives - exceeding its four year target early. *
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* Get the facts on Transport Collaboration with this IGD factsheet. Includes the seven steps to successful collaboration and the main barriers to overcome. *
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* See how Warburtons is reducing its carbon emissions by increasing load fill, using alternative fuels and improving driving techniques. *
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Booker - Sustainable waste solutions for customers New
08 January 2011
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Asda 'Fewer, Friendlier Miles' 23 November 2010
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Mars and Nestlé 11 October 2010
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Sustainable distribution: miles better 07 April 2011
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Industry responds as one in three shoppers want waste reduction prioritised 18 November 2010
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Profiling retailers' supply chain operations 02 September 2010
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Transport Collaboration Updated
30 June 2011
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Sustainable Distribution 11 November 2009
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Food Miles: Evaluating the Impact 02 April 2008
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