Major UK supermarket to stop selling brown eggs in net zero push
Sainsbury's has announced it will stop selling brown eggs and will exclusively offer white eggs as part of its commitment to achieving net zero emissions. Research indicates that white eggs have a 12.7% smaller carbon footprint compared to brown eggs. This change aligns with the UK government's goal to reduce climate pollution to zero by 2050.
- ▪Sainsbury's will only sell white-shell eggs under its own-brand label.
- ▪White eggs have a 12.7% smaller carbon footprint than brown eggs, according to a study by SAC Consulting.
- ▪The shift to white eggs is part of Sainsbury's strategy to reach net zero across all suppliers by 2050.
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