DFI Retail Group (DFI) is addressing Scope 3 emissions as a strategic priority to support its ambition to advance a more sustainable retail sector. To this end, DFI launched the Sustainability Innovation Challenge in partnership with The Mills Fabrica in December 2025, which was successfully concluded on 5 June 2026. The Challenge bridges the gap between pioneering concepts and real-world application. By connecting global innovators with DFI’s extensive supply-chain network, the Group pursues solutions to mitigate emissions in high-impact categories such as beef and dairy, which are significant sources of agricultural greenhouse gases.
The 2026 winner, Australia-based Number 8 Bio, reflects this approach. Its feed additive, BetterFeed™, is designed to reduce enteric methane from grazing cattle while enhancing animal productivity by redirecting nutritional energy toward growth, supporting both climate outcomes and farmer productivity.
This initiative forms a core component of DFI’s broader climate strategy. Building on the ongoing progress in low-carbon rice cultivation and other sustainable sourcing initiatives, DFI remains committed to scaling practical decarbonisation solutions across its value chain. The Challenge serves as a key platform for piloting technologies, demonstrating that environmental sustainability and commercial viability are mutually reinforcing.
The DFI Sustainability Innovation Challenge underscores the Group’s commitment to collaborative climate action. Through strategic partnerships and sustained investment in innovation, DFI is not only reducing its own environmental footprint but also actively contributing to a more resilient and sustainable food system for the region.