The Footprint Forum took place yesterday at Broadway House, a great location in the heart of Westminster for discussing the issues and advantages around Stakeholder Engagement. The Forum featured presentations and interviews from very diverse backgrounds and industries including event sponsor Sodexo, Professional Services Firm KPMG and Futerra Sustainability Communications before the break. In the second half,…
Read moreVoluntary Agreement progress: Food and Drink sector on course for 20% water savings
Its good to see that the issue of water and water scarcity is still getting some attention its also good to see that another voluntary agreement is delivering results. The Federation House Commitment (FHC), which helps manufacturers in the food and drink industry to improve their water efficiency is managed by resource efficiency…
Read moreNEWLY REVISED PAS 2050 POISED TO BOOST INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS TO CARBON FOOTPRINT PRODUCTS
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has today issued a revision to PAS 2050, the standard widely used by businesses to calculate the carbon footprint of their goods and services. The revised standard, sponsored by Government, reflects advances in theoretical knowledge and the practical experience of PAS 2050s far-reaching international user community. The revision to PAS…
Read moreFarmer to Power Generator: back to the future
A welsh farmer has installed a hydro electric plant on his farm at Mallwyd, Meirionnydd. According to Ecodyfi, the local regeneration organisation for the Dyfi Valley, in Mid Wales, Tegwyn Jones is hoping that the farm's economic outlook will be boosted by this foray into eco-energy and that this will support two of his sons…
Read moreExclusive interview with Sodexo’s chief executive Aidan Connolly
As a man who declares his principal hobby as recreational eating Aidan Connolly has ascended to his dream job. Chief executive of Sodexo UK & Ireland Connolly gives a rare interview about the challenges facing foodservice, and his dislike for the word 'sustainability'. Click here for the Full Interview
Read moreHarvester and calories – are they really going out with them?
Is there any evidence of a change in behaviour as a result of the Government's Responsibility Deal which puts calories on menus? Harvester has been tracking its customers' response over the last 6 months and throws us a morsel of movement in their eating habits. I suppose it's not very long - 6…
Read moreFootprint Waste Programme continues – Footprint co-hosts United Against Waste
Unilever Food Solutions is leading the charge by calling for the foodservice industry to be "United Against Waste" and tackle the issue of food and packaging waste with a single voice. Under that banner, some of the industry's leading operators, associations and national consumer press gathered in London to listen to key players in…
Read moreMCDONALDS – CALORIES ON MENUS FROM THIS WEEK
First fruits of the Governments Responsibility Deal are beginning to emerge. Back in March, McDonalds announced that it will introduce calorie information on its menu boards as part of the Governments Responsibility Deal. So, from this Wednesday (7th Sept), McDonalds will start displaying calories on menus across its 1,200 restaurants, clearly visible to the…
Read moreEnvironment Regulations in Red Tape Challenge
Businesses up and down the country are being invited to contribute ideas on how the Government can cut red tape and regulatory burdens without affecting its responsibilities to protect the environment says Defra. For the next three weeks the Red Tape Challenge (RTC) will be focusing on the 287 environmental regulations that apply to…
Read moreFootprint Round Table: Early Adopters Group
No Time to waste Footprint's Early Adopters Round Table gets the ball rolling on WRAP's planned voluntary agreement to reduce packaging and food waste in foodservice. Recent Events 14th June - Government Waste Review Published 14th June - WRAP unveils plans to save economy £2 billion…
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