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WWF-led cooperation to cut climate impact of food supply chain won't face UK antitrust action

By Andrew Boyce ( March 20, 2024, 16:06 GMT | Insight) -- An initiative by the UK branch of WWF in which rival supermarkets would team up to reduce the environmental impact of their supply chains has received a green light from the UK’s competition authority. The Competition and Markets Authority said in a 21-page guidance paper today it didn’t expect to take action against the agreement, despite potential competition concerns about its impact on suppliers. It marks the latest move by the CMA to provide clarity to companies who want to cooperate on sustainable initiatives, but may be worried about breaching laws banning cartels.An initiative by the UK branch of WWF in which rival supermarkets would team up to reduce the environmental impact of their supply chains has received a green light from the UK’s competition authority....

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