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April 8, 2022

Lessons from Zapp: How to set sustainability goals

Sustainability guru and Zapp's head of sustainability Oscar Benjamin shares his golden tips on getting everyone in the team involved with sustainability.


Freya Pratty

3 min read

Oscar Benjamin is head of sustainability at UK-based speedy grocery company Zapp. He's a sustainability expert — he has two master's degrees in environmental management and business administration and, before joining Zapp, worked in the sustainability team for a home improvement retailer and as a sustainability consultant. He spoke to Startup Life about setting sustainability goals like a pro.

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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