Reports

Better chicken, better business: a guide for hospitality and foodservice in association with RSPCA Assured
Such is the enthusiasm for chicken that the amount being consumed has nearly doubled in the past thirty years. It is more widely eaten than beef, and billions of birds are reared for their eggs and meat. There are thirty… Read More

Can a cup save the planet? Exploring opportunities for renewables in hospitality and foodservice, in association with Meiko UK
Reusables can engage customers, reduce waste and contribute to carbon reduction targets. This invaluable report will show you how to make it happen. We look at the challenges. Will compromising convenience create pain points for customers that put them off purchasing… Read More

Feeding an appetite for sustainable diets, in association with sodexo
As more consumers express a desire to keep the environment in mind when eating out of home, foodservice operators like Sodexo are setting ambitious targets to reduce the carbon impact of menus. UK consumers are aware of the urgent need… Read More

Is regenerative the future of farming? How corporate commitments can help build food system resilience, in association with Nestlé Professional
Regenerative agriculture, if not a silver bullet to solving the ills of the food system, can at least provide a key part of the solution as we seek to build long-term resilience and security. This new report by Footprint Intelligence,… Read More

Food Waste 2023: Reduce, redistribute and recycle, in association with KFC UK & I
The hospitality and foodservice (HaFS) sector has much to be proud of: an increasingly diverse workforce, exciting product innovation, passionate people, a variety of both healthy and indulgent eating out experiences; and a commitment to reducing its environmental impact in… Read More

Sustainability in Education: how to deliver a ‘Whole-School Approach’ in association with Chartwells
Chartwells, the UK’s leading school and education catering company, has launched a report in partnership with sustainability experts Footprint, that looks holistically at how educators can adopt a whole school approach to sustainability. The timely report aims to support State… Read More

2023 Footprint Sustainability Index, in association with Nestlé Professional
This year, more than ever, it is striking how far the industry has progressed since our last report in 2022, driven by the passion and urgency of its people. And yet despite these gargantuan efforts, it is sobering that the… Read More

A transparent future for foodservice: how environmental data is greening supply chains and empowering the public, in association with Foodprint
In this report we explore how an ever-growing number of foodservice businesses are leveraging real-time environmental data and insight to drive decision making in key areas such as supply chain, menu offerings and procurement. Read More

Footprint Drinks ESG Trends Report 2023, in association with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
The 2023 Footprint Drinks ESG Trends Report, in association with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, identifies key trends and opportunities to help drinks industry leaders build their businesses, develop proactive strategies, benchmark good practice and identify issues in need of greater attention. Read More

Reduce, reuse, recycle: why foodservice companies must press ahead with their packaging policies in association with kp
Our 2022 report considered the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on foodservice packaging, and whether efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle had waned. We found brands were still committed but were struggling to find and fund suitably sustainable solutions. The… Read More
