Sustainability was the focus last night as the out of home food sector gathered at RIBA in Central London to discover the winners of the 2024 Footprint Awards for sustainability excellence, headline sponsored by Nestlé Professional. Companies large and small were up against each other to compete for the famous black stone which after over a dozen years of competition can now be seen in the reception areas of many of the leading lights in the out of home sector’s sustainability community.
The Winners & Highly Commended:
Waste Management and Reduction Award
Sponsored by Novati
Winner: The Wonki Collective
Highly Commended: KFC UK&I
Innovations in Packaging Award
Sponsored by Reconomy
Winner: CLUBZERØ
Highly Commended: Tied – Apetito and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Sustainable Supplier Award
Sponsored by Compass Group UK & I
Winner: Wildfarmed – Ask Italian partnership
Highly Commended: Cauli Box
Economic Sustainability Award
Sponsored by CH&Co
Winner: Azzurri Group
Highly Commended: Wyke Farms
Sustainability in Education Award
Sponsored by Bidfood
Winner: Chartwells
Highly Commended: Winnow
Sustainable Health in Hospitality Award
Presented by Foodsteps
Winner: Eurest
Highly Commended: ISS Facilities Services
Energy Efficiency Award
Sponsored by Sodexo UK & Ireland
Winner: Zero Carbon Forum
Highly Commended: CapEnergy
Sustainable Catering Equipment Manufacturer Award
Sponsored by Sysco GB
Winner: Synergy Grill Technology
Highly Commended: Meiko UK
Social Impact and Diversity Award
Sponsored by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Winner: Sodexo UK & Ireland
Highly Commended: Cardiff Council Education Catering
Higher Animal Welfare in Foodservice
Sponsored by RSPCA Assured
Winner: The Jolly Hog
Highly Commended: Nestlé UK Milk Plan
Sustainable Use of Natural Resources Award
Sponsored by Fresh Direct
Winner: Nestlé Professional
Highly Commended: Bidfood
Stakeholder Engagement Award
Sponsored by Nestlé Professional
Winner: Brakes
Highly Commended: Zero Carbon Forum
The Special Achievement Award
Winner: Carolyn Ball, Compass Group
Thanks to all Footprint Awards sponsors and partners. Without this support Footprint Awards would not be possible: Nestlé Professional, Bidfood, CH&Co, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Fresh Direct, Compass Group UK&I, Novati, Reconomy, RSPCA Assured and Sodexo UK & Ireland.
Thanks also to our panel of judges: Claire Atkins Morris, Celena Fernandez, Bob Gordon. Dave Gudgeon, Mike Hanson, Dr.Roberta Re, Pete Statham, Robin Sundaram, Steve Travis and Dominic Watkins.
