Hospitality Industry to Reduce Food-Related Emissions by 30% by 2030: A Groundbreaking White Paper Reveals How
- The global Hospitality industry can potentially reduce its food-related emissions by 30% by 2030, according to a white paper presented by the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, the Sustainable Markets Initiative, and Systemiq.
- The white paper highlights innovative solutions like waste-tracking technologies and the use of AI to manage food systems, aiming to encourage hospitality leaders to drive systemic transformation in how food is sourced, prepared, and consumed in hotels.
The recently unveiled white paper 'Decarbonising Hotel Food Systems' provides a roadmap for the global hospitality industry to cut food-related emissions by 30% by 2030, potentially reducing up to 70 million tonnes of CO2 annually. The paper was produced by the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, the Sustainable Markets Initiative, and Systemiq. It underscores that hotels, representing 1% of all food production emissions and generating 3% of global food waste, can significantly influence the global food system by optimizing energy use and leveraging their procurement power.
The white paper presents innovative solutions, such as waste-tracking technologies, which can reduce waste by up to 50%. It aims to engage hospitality leaders in driving systemic transformations in how food is sourced, prepared, and consumed in hotels. The paper's findings were shared at the Alliance's Autumn Summit, attended by representatives from over 55,000 hotels, 300 brands, and over 50 expert partners.
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts is a leader who has implemented several practices recommended in the white paper, including AI waste management technology and transitioning kitchen machinery towards lower-emission alternatives. The company has ambitious goals to decarbonize and reach net zero by 2030.
The white paper received support from the Sustainable Markets Initiative, a private sector organization co-founded by His Majesty King Charles III in 2020. The Initiative's Hospitality and Tourism Task Force, co-chaired by the Alliance's Glenn Mandziuk, aims to support the reduction of emissions and find practical, scalable, and sustainable solutions to address climate change.
The white paper is deemed a game-changer for the entire global food system, providing a vital resource to guide hotels in their sustainable food initiatives. The industry is called to foster meaningful discussions and collaborations to tackle this challenge, paving the way for a more sustainable future in hospitality.
