Therm Solutions, Inc. launched what is said to be a first-of-its-kind food loss diversion carbon credit project targeting grocery stores to reduce food waste at its source. This project will redirect edible food intended for landfill from more than 1,300 grocery retail locations and 18 food distribution centers spanning seven U.S. states to donation centers.
"Decarbonizing the food supply chain by targeting food waste at its source—grocery stores—is a major opportunity for both people and planet,” says Fritz Troller, CEO and co-founder of Therm. “Food waste is a complex problem for the industry, and historically grocers haven’t had a climate-friendly, cost-effective solution. Through carbon credits, Therm empowers grocers to adopt sustainable practices that benefit their operations, the environment, and the American people."
Key takeaways:
- The project expects to issue nearly 112,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (mTCO2e) annually in carbon credits, generated from the avoided landfill emissions.
- These credits level the playing field for grocers nationwide.
