Compass Group Canada Celebrates 9th Annual Stop Food Waste Day, Emphasizing Commitment to Reduce Food Waste by 50% by 2030
24 Abril 2024 - 7:30AM
Compass Group Canada, the leading food and support service
provider in the country, is proud to announce its participation in
the company’s 9th annual, global Stop Food Waste Day. This annual
event uses the company’s megaphone to shed a spotlight on food
waste through awareness, education and action. Stop Food Waste Day
is part of Compass Group Canada’s commitment to reduce food waste
by 50% by 2030 and the company’s global Planet Promise to be Net
Zero by 2050.
To meet these goals, the company is using innovative approaches
to measure and remove food waste across its operations, including
the launch of their proprietary waste management tech, Waste Not
2.0 launched last year, that provides waste tracking technology,
coupled with data analytics to monitor food waste and identify
areas for improvement. Through their Stop Food Waste Day campaign,
the company hopes to inspire Canadians to join the cause and reduce
food waste at home, with recent statistics indicating that
Canadians waste over 50 million tonnes of food every year,
equivalent to 9.8 million tonnes of CO2 [according to
Madeinca.ca].
"Stop Food Waste Day has become an iconic event and something we
all look forward to at Compass Group Canada,” said Saajid Khan, CEO
of Compass Group Canada and ESS North America. "Waste of any kind
in a business is simply bad business. Food waste has major
implications for the planet and it’s critical we use our unique
position as a leader in the food industry and we need to hold
ourselves accountable to do the right thing not just on Stop Food
Waste Day, but every day. This event is a terrific opportunity to
rally our people and our communities together to bring this
important issue to the forefront," he said.
To meet their 2030 commitment to reduce food waste by 50%,
Compass Group Canada is focused on diverting unused food before it
becomes waste and implementing waste mitigation technology. Two
notable examples of these methods in action include:
- Partnering with 120 non-profit organizations to donate over
276,000 meals, diverting 244,000+ kg of GHG emissions.
- Using technology that converts unavoidable food waste into
environmentally safe liquid, resulting in the removal of 14.61 kg
of methane gas and 19.78 tonnes CO2e GHGs
“As we celebrate Stop Food Waste Day again this year, I’m proud
to say our teams are ‘all in’ on exploring fresh, inventive ways to
remove waste from our operations. Whether it's teaming up with
chefs to turn food scraps into culinary delights or embracing new
tech that pinpoints waste hotspots for us to tackle head-on, we're
committed to fostering a culture of sustainability that extends far
beyond our organization," said Heather Wilkie, executive vice
president, business transformation.
Compass Group Canada invites communities across the country to
join the Stop Food Waste Day campaign by taking simple yet
impactful actions, including trying out recipes in their Stop Food
Waste Day Cookbook, exploring food storage tricks that keep food
fresh longer, and only shopping for ingredients to be used in the
next few days. Through this annual digital campaign, the company
aims to amplify awareness and inspire collective action towards a
more sustainable future.
For more information about Stop Food Waste Day and how you can
participate in the campaign, visit www.stopfoodwasteday.com.
About Compass Group Canada
Compass Group Canada is the leading provider of foodservice and
support services in Canada, with over 25,000 associates across
2,100 locations nationwide. Their expertise spans diverse sectors
and specialties, including sports venues, dining rooms, schools,
hospitals, oil rigs, remote camps, vending services, and facilities
management. Compass Group Canada on a mission to be the country’s
most innovative foodservice provider, aiming to redefine the
industry through cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking
approaches that positively impact people, performance, and purpose.
Compass Group Canada is committed to using their size and scale for
good and has established a Planet Promise commitment of Net Zero
GHG by 2050. Through tailored hospitality solutions and dedication
to excellence, Compass Group Canada is shaping the future of
foodservice and support services in Canada.
Compass Group Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s Most
Admired™ Corporate Cultures in 2021, 2022 and 2023, an award
recognizing best-in-class Canadian organizations for having
cultures that help enhance performance and competitive advantage,
as well as a Great Place to Work® in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and
2019, as a, Best Workplaces in Canada in 2022, Best Workplaces™
with Most Trusted Executives in 2024, Best Workplaces™ in Retail
and Hospitality in 2021 and 2020 and as a GTA Top Employer in 2023
and 2021. To learn more, visit www.compass-canada.com, LinkedIn and
Instagram.
Media Contact
Compass Group CanadaCourtney Gardner – Director, Corporate
CommunicationsCourtney.gardner@compass-canada.com647-633-5420
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