Reducing the foodservice environmental footprint

The services we provide to our clients have an impact on climate and nature. As a business that serves food to over 80 million people daily, we work hard to reduce our negative impact. We are proud of our progress and the positive impact it has had on our clients' sustainability goals.

In 2017, we committed to reducing our carbon emissions by 34% by 2025. Through BT28 we’ll continue to work towards our SBTi Net Zero target of 2040 and track our progress on Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions reductions.

We reduce the environmental impact of our services by focusing on three areas and tracking our progress. These are: sustainable meals, responsible sourcing, and sustainable resource management. All three areas help our business and those of our clients to be more resilient. 

Healthy and sustainable meals

Low carbon meals must not be boring, or nobody will eat them. They must be tasty and nutritious dishes which just happen to have a lower carbon footprint per meal. Our chefs and nutritionists help 80 million consumers all over the world to make informed food choices every day. 
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Responsible sourcing

Every supply chain choice or buying decision we make has an impact on the wider community and environment. Building an inclusive, resilient and transparent sustainable supply chain supports communities worldwide. Responsible sourcing in foodservice contributes to our clients’ sustainability goals as well as our own.
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Sustainable resource management

Reducing waste and conserving resources is key to supporting our clients with their sustainability goals. From reducing food waste to renewable energy and reducing water usage. Our production processes reduce the amount of waste we produce and contribute to our clients’ sustainable initiatives.
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For our global CSR actions

  • S&P Global Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

    For the 19th consecutive year, we have been ranked among the top-rated companies of the Restaurants & Leisure Facilities on the S&P Global Dow Jones Sustainability World Index.
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  • EcoVadis

    EcoVadis is a collaborative platform used to evaluate Corporate Responsibility performance. The assessment covers Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement dimensions. In 2025, we’ve been placed in the top 3% of companies.
    Ecovadis Dec 2025
  • FTSE4Good Index

    We’re a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index following the June 2020 review. The FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance practices.
  • S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook

    In 2024, for the 17th consecutive year, we were ranked in the S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook.
    DJSI Emblem 2023
  • World’s Most Ethical Companies

    We have been recognised among Ethisphere’s list of “2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies®”. Ethisphere is a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. We are proud to be one of the 136 honorees as well as the only honoree in the Food services industry.
    Ethisphere Logo 2025
  • Net Zero

     our SBTi Net Zero Target by 2040

  • reduction of Scope 1 & 2 emissions (vs FY17)

  • renewable electricity for direct operations in FY25 

Sustainability in action

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