RIBA was buzzing tonight as the venue saw the return of the Footprint Awards after the hiatus of the pandemic forced the 2020 event to go digital. And what a night it was with friends reunited and companies acclaimed as the cream of the out of home food and drink industry gathered to recognise those organisations shortlisted for the 2021 Footprint Awards for sustainability excellence.
The Winners & Runners Up:
The Special Achievement Award
Sponsored by Nestlé Professional
Winner: Henry Dimbleby, National Food Strategy, DEFRA
Sustainable Use of Natural Resources Award
Sponsored by Waterscan
Winner: Owlet at Loddington Farm
Runner Up: McDonald’s and FAI Farms
Waste Management and Reduction Award
Sponsored by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Winner: All’s Well
Runner Up: The Juice Round
Innovations in Packaging Award
Sponsored by Sodexo UK & Ireland
Winner: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Runner Up: Klöckner Pentaplast
Sustainable Supplier Award
Sponsored by Compass Group UK & I
Winner: Klöckner Pentaplast
Runner Up: Quorn Foodservice
Economic Sustainability Award
Sponsored by Meiko UK
Winner: Collectiv Food
Runner Up: Aramark at Clearstream
Environmentally Efficient Logistics Award
Sponsored by Ramco
Winner: Foodbuy
Runner Up: Collectiv Food
Energy Efficiency Award
Sponsored by Fowler Welch
Winner: Synergy Grill Technology
Runner Up: Winterhalter
Sustainable Catering Equipment Manufacturer Award
Sponsored by CH&Co
Winner: Hoshizaki
Runner Up: Winterhalter
Social Impact and Diversity Award
Sponsored by Klöckner Pentaplast
Winner: Argyll & Bute Council
Runner Up: Budweiser Brewing Group
Sustainability in Education Award
Sponsored by Britvic
Winner: ISS Food Services UK
Runner Up: Argyll & Bute Council
About Footprint Awards
Since its inception in 2011, Footprint Awards has been the barometer for sustainability and responsible business practice in the foodservice sector and has seen the level of performance in this area change beyond recognition.
Today, these two pillars are accepted as clear business principals in organisations up and down the supply chain, but the goal posts move constantly. What 9 years ago was regarded as foresighted innovation is today regarded as the bare minimum and it is no surprise that it is the most successful businesses that have embraced the concept, changed behavior, and are now leading the way towards a more sustainable and responsible industry.
The issues remain the same – finite resources, diminishing in the face of an expanding population. Food and water security, energy and climate are just some of the concerns amongst sustainability’s many environmental, social and economic facets; each one with an eye to the future at its heart.
Footprint Awards represents the annual celebration of the work that organisations in the foodservice industry are doing to in some way redress the balance for the benefit of themselves, their community and the industry at large. It is a celebration of initiative and innovation, of commercial imagination and endeavour.
Thanks to all Footprint Awards sponsors and partners. Without this support Footprint Awards would not be possible: Nestlé Professional, Britvic, CH&Co, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Compass Group UK & I, Fowler Welch, Klöckner Pentaplast, Meiko UK, Ramco, Sodexo UK & Ireland and Waterscan.
Thanks also to our panel of judges: Julie Barker, Dave Gudgeon, Mike Hanson, Emma Hill, Glenn Roberts, Steve Travis and Justin Turquet
