SGS addresses food waste worldwide by introducing The Pledge on Food Waste certification.
The PLEDGE on Food Waste is now offered by SGS as part of its IMPACT NOW for sustainability concept.
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With the introduction of a new collaboration with The PLEDGE on Food Waste, a certification program targeted at food service providers worldwide, SGS, a testing, inspection, and certification organisation in the world, is spearheading the fight against food waste.
The PLEDGE on Food Waste certification, is a global certification program designed to empower hotel and restaurant groups, catering businesses and corporate kitchens to reduce their food waste.
Through the certification, which aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12.3 to halve global food waste at the retail and consumer levels by 2030, organisations will be encouraged to join a growing community of responsible food service providers making a difference. Participants can expect to reap multiple benefits, most significantly through cost savings and a strengthening of their sustainability credentials among green-minded consumers.
Evangelia Komitopoulou, PhD, food customized solutions & CSR, global manager at SGS, said: “We know that food waste poses a significant environmental, social and economic challenge and we wanted to help businesses take meaningful steps to measure and reduce waste throughout their operations.
“Our partnership with The PLEDGE on Food Waste provides the food service and hospitality industry with a robust, globally recognised certification framework that helps turn sustainability ambitions into measurable results.”
The PLEDGE, now offered by SGS as part of the company’s IMPACT NOW for sustainability concept, offers a framework to support organisations on their sustainability journey. The service includes:
- Pre-audit gap assessments and tailored onboarding support
- Certification audits conducted by trained auditors
- Global scalability and local presence for multi-site operators
- Alignment with existing sustainability programmes and regulatory expectations
- Ability to integrate The PLEDGE on food waste certification audits with food safety and hygiene programs, streamlining processes and maximising efficiencies
The PLEDGE on Food Waste
The PLEDGE on Food Waste, the leading global food waste certification, was designed in 2018 by combining all existing best practices identified across the hospitality industry. The PLEDGE offers a comprehensive methodology for food waste prevention, built on 7 pillars and 95 criteria, providing a holistic approach to reducing food waste. The PLEDGE methodology aligns with the UN SDGs 2,12,13 and 17.
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