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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 best practice guides, factsheets, case studies and thought leading articles to help you understand the key issues. See the latest additions below.

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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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Warburtons - Reducing carbon by reducing road miles New
31 March 2010
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ASDA - Being sustainable in a recessionary environment 21 December 2009
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Nestlé and United Biscuits – Taking a unique approach to collaboration 17 December 2009
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The road to success 22 February 2010
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New free sustainable distribution tools aim to help industry 10 November 2009
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Saving cash and carbon at IGD's sustainable distribution conference '09 29 June 2009
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Transport Collaboration 11 November 2009
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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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* See what other companies in the food & grocery industry are doing with our best practice case studies. *
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