Tesco CEO Ken Murphy has called on UK political parties to uphold their net-zero commitments ahead of the 2024 general election. Speaking at a conference, Murphy emphasized the potential of green innovation in the food industry to reduce costs, carbon emissions, and improve food security. He urged parties to prioritize food system innovation and expressed concerns about the UK’s lagging investment in comparison to other countries. Tesco aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions for its operations by 2035 and pledges net-zero emissions by 2050 across its operations, products, and supply chains. Murphy acknowledged skepticism from environmental campaigners but emphasized the impact that large companies can make due to their size.
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