Tesco announces 25 million pounds investment in sustainable consumption
Tesco has teamed up with The University of Manchester in a £25 million investment 'that will bring together the world's leading experts to tackle climate change and help deliver a revolution in green consumption.
'Hailed by Foreign Secretary David Miliband, who has put climate change at the heart of UK foreign policy, and welcomed by the Government’s former Chief Scientific Adviser Lord Bob May, the Sustainable Consumption Institute (SCI), will help both consumers and retailers create a sustainable, greener future.
'The Institute will promote fresh thinking and explore vital areas of research such as how customers can be empowered and incentivised to buy green products and services, how business can adapt to meet customer needs and how we can train the next generation of environmental leaders and experts. Its research and conclusions will be shared freely'.
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