New ECCR report finds mixed response from food and drinks companies on water sustainability

May 2008

Many food and drinks processing companies have much to do before they can claim to be operating sustainably in terms of water consumption, concludes a new report published by ECCR. The report analyses the water use policies and performance of fifteen leading British and Irish food and drinks businesses, including their agricultural supply chains and overseas operations. Three companies - Diageo, SAB Miller and Unilever - show greatest evidence of addressing the need to monitor, report on and reduce their water footprint. Others, on the other hand, have been slow to respond to the challenge...

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