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Sustainable Supermarkets: A Report by the Sustainable Development Commission PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 18 February 2008

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The Sustainable Development Commission has conducted a review of government’s role to enable supermarkets to deliver a sustainable food system in the UK.

The review focuses on the role of government in supporting sustainable supermarket food in the UK. It reviews the effectiveness of government policies towards the food system and supermarkets and the extent to which these policies are helping or hindering progress towards sustainable development.  The review identifies six key priority areas for government and supermarket action on:
• Climate Change
• Waste
• Water
• Ecosystems
• Nutrition and obesity
• Fair Supply Chains

More info This week has also seen the release of the Competition Commission’s investigation into UK grocery markets.  The report recommends the introduction of an ombudsman to resolve disputes between retailers and suppliers and a ‘competition test’ that local authorities must consider when granting planning permission. However, the report failed to order the largest supermarkets to sell stockpiled land.  The report has implications for both the planning system and farming across Scotland. It may also impact on the outcome of the current local food policy discussions. More info  

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VIBES Awards VIBES Awards 2008 Scotland's leading environmentally conscious businesses were crowned at a prestigious award ceremony in Edinburgh on Wednesday 3 December 2008.

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Funding
Community grants Grants to community groups We're pleased to announce a total of over £56,000 was offered to three community projects through the Viridor Credits Scotland grant programme in early December 2008.  The grant funds are associated with the landfill operations at Oxwell Mains, Dunbar, and Rigmuir, East Kilbride.
 
Current Projects
Champions Awards Champions for Sustainable Communities

Forward Scotland is currently developing and looking for partners for Champions for Sustainable Communities. Originally launched in 2008 this is an award scheme that recognises the achievements of individuals across society who have lead the way in community development with the highest regard for sustainable development principles.

Publications
Arbroath station Communities to benefit from Railways contract extension Forward Scotland broadly welcomes the railway franchise extension and the committments and provisions it provides. A wholly new community fund is a positive aspect that if handled well could provide a real legacy.