SGS launched a new partnership with The PLEDGE on Food Waste, a certification program aimed at foodservice providers around the world.
“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,” says Evangelia Komitopoulou, food customized solutions and CSR, global manager at SGS. “Our partnership with The PLEDGE on Food Waste provides the food service and hospitality industry with a robust, globally recognized certification framework that helps turn sustainability ambitions into measurable results.”
Key takeaways:
· 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, organizations can expect to reap multiple benefits, most significantly through cost savings and a strengthening of their sustainability credentials among green-minded consumers.
· The PLEDGE, now offered by SGS as part of the company's IMPACT NOW for sustainability commitment, offers a practical and proven framework to support organizations 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 programs and regulatory expectations; and the ability to integrate The PLEDGE on Food Waste certification audits with food safety and hygiene programs, streamlining processes and maximizing efficiencies.
