Tesco Implements Carbon Tracking Tool to Reduce Emissions in Seafood Supply Chain

The UK’s largest retailer Tesco is on a mission to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and its latest move involves the rollout of a new carbon tracking tool across its entire seafood supply chain. The Seafood Carbon Emissions Profiling Tool (SCEPT), developed by UK public body Seafish, is set to revolutionize how Tesco monitors carbon footprints for both wild-caught and farmed seafood.

Natalie Smith, Head of Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries at Tesco, emphasized the importance of having accurate data to make informed decisions. She stated, “The rollout of Seafish’s carbon tool across our seafood supply chain is an important step on this pathway.”

One of Tesco’s seafood suppliers, Sofina Foods Europe, has already adopted the SCEPT system and found it to be incredibly valuable in identifying areas where emissions can be reduced. Scott Johnston, Technical Director at Sofina Foods Europe, expressed excitement about collaborating with Tesco and other major UK retailers to use the tool for accurate carbon baselining.

Tesco has been making strides in reducing emissions, with a 20% cut in manufacturing emissions achieved among its top 100 suppliers. The implementation of SCEPT is expected to further enhance Tesco’s sustainability efforts.

The development of SCEPT was made possible through funding from the Fisheries & Seafood Scheme for England and in collaboration with food sustainability experts Merieux NutriSciences, Blonk, and the UK Seafood Federation.