IN BRIEF: Dignity aims for net zero emissions across network by 2038

Dignity PLC - Birmingham-based funeral services provider - Aims for net zero on carbon emissions across its network by 2038. Explains that it has taken measures throughout 2021 to reduce its carbon footprint. This includes investigating the installation of electric vehicle charging points at crematory and depot sites. Notes that it reported 2021 in line with the formal climate disclosures mandated for listed firms through the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures.

"Our ambition at Dignity to be net zero by 2038 covers reducing carbon emissions from all of our owned operations, funeral branches, crematoria and care centres, to our fleet and a view to mitigating our impact through our supply chain," Chief Executive Kate Davidson says.

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By Abby Amoakuh; abbyamoakuh@alliancenews.com

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