Speaking at a BRC parliamentary reception last week, Robertson said retailers are in a good position to lead the climate-change movement because they are able to promote the message to a big audience of consumers. 'Not even the government can claim to have such a unique and wide relationship with Britain,' he said.
One in nine workers in the UK is employed in the retail industry, according to the BRC, and Robertson urged brands in the sector to train their employees to act as 'climate-change ambassadors'.
The BRC last week launched a climate-change pledge to help the industry reduce the environmental impact its businesses have.
Sixteen retailers have signed up to the pledge, including Argos, Marks & Spencer, Mothercare and The Body Shop.
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