SSG starts new partnership to reduce food waste

SSG starts new partnership to reduce food waste

16/06/2025 05:00:00
SGS, the testing, inspection and certification company, is leading the charge on food waste with the launch of a new partnership with The PLEDGE on Food Waste, a certification programme aimed at food service providers around the world.

The PLEDGE on Food Waste certification, is a programme designed to empower hotel and restaurant groups, catering businesses and corporate kitchens to reduce their food waste. It aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 to halve global food waste by 2030.

Evangelia Komitopoulou, PhD food customised 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 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 programmes, streamlining processes and maximising efficiencies 

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