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By Richard Panquiault (president of the Consumer Business Liaison Institute (Ilec))Carine Kraus (director of engagement of the Carrefour Group)
In the race towards a sustainable future, decarbonization is more than ever an absolute priority for manufacturers and distributors alike. It is an environmental imperative as much as an economic imperative, bringing opportunities for our country, growth, innovation and prosperity for our businesses. It is also a strong expectation of consumers, who every day judge brands and distributors on their environmental policy.
Manufacturers of consumer products and retail brands have already done a lot on this subject, particularly with regard to the decarbonization of their direct emissions.