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COMMENT: Consider a cautious approach to plastic credits
Plastic offsets could be part of the solution to reduce plastic waste – but plastic neutral claims are risky. Plastic credits have gained traction as one of the solutions to address plastic pollution. Modelled on carbon credits, they are broadly… Read More
COMMENT: Our reusable cup is more than half full, says Jane Martin
I read David Burrows’ recent article – ‘The refill pot is empty’ – with interest and, if I’m honest, have some sympathy for the frustration behind it. At City to Sea we’ve been campaigning for refill and reuse for nearly a decade,… Read More
Sustainability Bites in association with Nestlé Professional. Episode 6: Can Artificial Intelligence turbocharge sustainability?
In our latest Sustainability Bites podcast, in association with Nestlé Professional, we take a closer look at AI and the possible profound impact on sustainability endeavour in the hospitality sector. We set out to define AI in the context of… Read More
COMMENT: The refill pot is empty
As retailers lose interest and funding dries up, regulation is the only way to get reuse schemes back on track, says David Burrows. The sole social media platform I use is telling me it is World Refill Day (June 16th).… Read More
COMMENT: Are we ready for the weight loss revolution?
Describing food as “GLP-friendly” may be a savvy marketing tactic but it speaks to a dystopian future of which we should be wary, says Nick Hughes. Last week a press release dropped into my inbox promoting the launch of a… Read More
Footprint Forum: The role of data in driving deep decarbonisation, in association with Foodsteps
The Soho Hotel, 4 Richmond Mews, London W1D 3DHTuesday 24th June 2025 15.00 – 17.00 – followed by networking until 18.30 Achieving net-zero requires nothing less than total business transformation – a reality that’s been difficult to achieve. Sustainability leaders must… Read More
The 2025 Sustainability Index: Join us on Thursday 12th June Live on YouTube 15.00 for the preview
Join us for the Preview to launch of the 2025 Footprint Sustainability Index, in association with Nestlé Professional, which will be held live on YouTube on Thursday June 12th, 15.00-16.00. As well as a presentation of the report’s findings and anecdotes,… Read More
COMMENT: No stopping on net-zero
A little digging can go a long way to effective carbon reduction, but don’t get too bogged down in the data. By David Burrows Last week marked the launch of the latest Footprint Intelligence report: ‘Data decarbonisation and diets –… Read More
Sustainability Bites in association with Nestlé Professional. Episode 5: Scope 3: Measuring Industry Progress in association with Nestlé Professional
In this episode of Sustainability Bites we do a deep-dive into industry progress on all matters Scope 3. Scope 3 remains one of the sector’s biggest challenges. Some are making great strides, others not so. Tune in to hear from… Read More
COMMENT: The masks will come off as ESG evolves
The bursting of the ESG bubble is actually a good thing for sustainability. Here’s why, according to Julia Vol.Over the past decade, ESG became synonymous with corporate sustainability. What started as a compliance and reporting tool for transparency turned into… Read More