Sodexo UK, Ireland on Track to Halve Food Waste by 2025

Sodexo UK & Ireland is poised to achieve a 50% reduction in food waste by 2025, five years ahead of the UN's Sustainable Development Goal. This initiative forms a crucial part of the company's 2040 net-zero roadmap and is facilitated by the WasteWatch program, which has been deployed at 530 sites across the UK and Ireland. The program has already helped prevent over 10,381 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions and saved more than 2.7 million meals since its launch in 2015. Currently, Sodexo reports a 45% reduction in food waste at sites utilizing WasteWatch, and is confident in meeting its target by August 31, 2025. Claire Atkins Morris, Sustainability Director at Sodexo UK & Ireland, emphasized that reducing food waste is essential for cutting carbon emissions and driving meaningful change. The announcement coincides with WRAP's annual Food Waste Action Week, highlighting the importance of sustainability in the foodservice industry.