Partners with the World Wildlife Fund Tesco entered into a partnership with the World Wildlife Fund ( WWF ) to tackle climate change , by improving biodiversity across farms and reducing the emissions of its dairy suppliers .

Extends its sustainability targets Tesco announced the extension of its sustainability commitments , promising to reach its goal of netzero carbon emissions across its entire supply chain by the year 2050 .

Launches a sustainability-linked bond Valued at £ 400mn , Tesco launched a sustainability-linked bond to mark its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas ( GHG ) emissions . The bond was issued in alignment with the company ’ s Sustainability Performance Target ( SPT ), which sets out its goal of 60 % Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction by 2025 .

Transitions to an all-electric delivery fleet At the time of the COP26 Climate Change Conference , Tesco hit the news with its shift to an all-electric fleet of delivery vehicles in Glasgow , which it intends to adopt for all of its operations across the UK for net-zero grocery delivery .

Launches first operational electric HGV Before the end of 2021 , Tesco announces the successful launch of its first attempt at sustainable heavy goods delivery with its first operational allelectric HGV for commercial use between Cardiff city and Magor , Wales .

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