The Courtauld Commitment, a 20-year initiative by WRAP that unites industry, government, and sector leaders to combat food waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and water stewardship, is now officially known as the UK Food and Drink Pact.
With this rebrand, WRAP aims to provide greater clarity regarding its intentions, ultimately fostering trust and recognition within the food manufacturing sector. The new identity also coincides with a visual and verbal refresh of WRAP’s overall branding.
Consistent Identity
This revised name promotes a cohesive identity that aligns closely with WRAP’s other voluntary initiative, the UK Plastics Pact. It also reflects WRAP’s expanding international focus and the growing global Food Pact Network.
Cailey Grice, delivery manager for the UK Food and Drink Pact, emphasized, “For businesses, membership to the UK Food and Drink Pact unlocks access to evidence-based tools, practical resources, and collaborative working groups tackling urgent sustainability challenges facing the food and drink sector through a collaborative, non-competitive and trusted network underpinned by innovation, expertise, and collective determination.”
Members of the UK Food and Drink Pact voluntarily commit to ambitious targets led by WRAP. By 2030, these organizations aim to achieve a 50% reduction in food waste per capita, halve greenhouse gas emissions from the food and drink system, and ensure that at least half of all fresh food is sourced from regions practicing sustainable water management.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
The Pact’s targets align with global objectives, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 and Goal 6.
As of the latest report, nearly 200 organizations across the food and drink supply chain, including trade bodies, local authorities, and charities, have joined the Pact. Notable current members include Aldi, Arla, ASDA, Bidfood, Co-op, Costa, Danone, Diageo, Lidl, M&S, McDonald’s, Morrisons, Nestlé, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Unilever, and Waitrose.
