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2、larly in these media outlets:Retail EconomicsThe Path to Net ZeroThe future of the retail industry The race to net zero is entering a critical phase.Despite pandemic-induced CO2 reductions,global emissions reached an all-time high over the past decade.2 The Path to Net ZeroIntroduction4The race to n

3、et zeroDrivers of change7Five key emissions reduction targetsScope emissionsIndustry Net Zero tracker22Net zero progressAsia in focusEurope in focusNet zero commitmentsSustainability strategies to close the gap30Three key stages of the retail value chainConclusion36Meaningful change for the global r

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5、 global targets to increase renewable energy use,improve energy efficiency and grow low and zero-emissions technologies.Looking ahead,consumer facing companies are among the most influential organisations to shape net zero progress.Here,the incentive to reduce emissions in the face of government and

6、 investor pressure can be greatly impacted by their global consumer base.Although retailers are making progress,our research conducted alongside Retail Economics shows that the scale,pace and quantum of change is a distant cry from what is required.Many retailers remain far behind industry-leaders i