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 foodservice. We explore the main potential applications for AI and delve into where AI is already being deployed and to what effect. Against this backdrop, we closely examine:Food waste measurement and managementCircular/connected packaging systemsEnergy consumption monitoring and efficiencySupply chain visibility/inventory managementGreener transport logisticsPrecision farmingESG reporting and compliance (through real data analysis and collection)We also shine a light on how businesses are weighing up the cost of investment in AI and the possible ROI, whilst analysing where investment cases are currently the strongest. And of course the elephant in the room: what are the workforce implications of AI of greater adoption of AI. Join us and our panellists…..Svilen Boyadzhiev - Head of Technology (Digital, Retail & AI)Samuel Fianu - Digital Consumer Experience Lead, NestléNick Hughes (chair) - Associate Editor, FootprintDavid Jackson - Marketing Director, Winnow……for an insightful session on a subject the entire sector is getting to grips with.
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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 industry thought-leaders on the frontline of Scope 3 endeavour. Learn about some of the common challenges, pitfalls and successes. Panel:Claire Atkins-Morris - Sustainability Director, Sodexo UK & IrelandCameron Holder - Head of Commercial, Sustainability & Strategic Projects, WahacaNick Hughes - Associate Editor, FootprintJulia Jones - Head of Sustainability & Corporate Communications, Nestlé ProfessionalListen in to hear our Sustainability Bites podcasters discuss:Data:How has the quality and granularity of scope 3 data improved.What does better data mean for reporting against emissions reduction targets/comparisons versus baselines/rebaselining.Efforts to standardise how scope 3 emissions are measured and reported through e.g. CSRD/ISSB?The main ongoing challenges/gaps around data (e.g. disaggregation of emissions by type/accounting for FLAG emissions).Reduction Activity:What are the main levers to pull to reduce scope 3 emissions? Reformulation, sourcing practices - regen ag, waste reduction, packaging switches etc. Working with the supply chain to generate robust data?To what extent we can rely on new technologies to achieve scope 3 reduction versus demand-side shifts.The main barriers to delivering sustained reductions in scope 3 emissions.The business/supply chain:Support needed from within the business to deliver against scope 3 targets. Key dependencies outside of your business and how to work with them to deliver Scope 3 ambitions.Key areas where collaboration with suppliers – and competitors. Can this deliver greater impact, faster...Tune in to inform your Scope 3 strategy
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The Future of Talent in Hospitality & Foodservice
As part of Nestlé Professional’s ‘Choose Hospitality Pledge’ we’re delighted to release the latest in the series of Sustainability Bites podcasts - Hospitality & Foodservice: The Future Of Talent. In line with the Choose Hospitality Pledge’s objectives we hosted an enlightening panel discussion addressing young people’s negative perception of the sector and how we encourage more young people into the sector. The podcast examines the sector’s challenges, opportunities and what the strategic priorities in recruitment and talent acquisition should be. The panel analyses the UK regulatory environment, and we take a close look at key trends as well as short and long term solutions to one of the sector’s greatest challenges. Chaired by Footprint's Nick Hughes, our panel for the podcast is as follows..Amanda McDade, National Head of Careers & Education, SpringboardJulia Jones, Head of Sustainability & Corporate Communications, Nestlé Professional UK&IMartin McDonald, Apprenticeships Lead, Sodexo UK&ISteven Edwards, Chef/Owner, Etch
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Packaging: materials & substitution in association with Nestlé Professional
Plastic reduction remains a key priority for out of home businesses as they seek to achieve their climate and nature goals. This in turn has created huge interest in alternative packaging materials such as paper as well as novel materials like seaweed, but are businesses making the right choices when switching out of plastic?This podcast Packaging: materials & substitution in association with Nestlé Professional, explores the current strategic priorities of businesses where packaging sustainability is concerned and considers questions including:What alternative materials to plastic are getting the most traction in an out of home setting and why?On what criteria are businesses assessing the use case for alternatives to plastics?How are companies measuring and reporting the sustainability credentials of different materials and how can they guard against accusations of greenwashing?How is the UK regulatory environment influencing business’s choice of packaging materials?On the green sofa for this podcast are a number of protagonists in the packaging field who, whilst approaching the issue from differing perspectives, all have an eye to the future making for a fascinating discussion.James Marsh - Senior Packaging Specialist, Nestlé UKMartin Kersh - Executive Director, Foodservice Packaging AssociationJustin Turquet - Director of Sustainability, Bunzl Catering & HospitalityDavid Burrows - Associate Editor, Footprint
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Sustainability Bites in association with Nestlé Professional. Episode 3 - Packaging: materials and substitution
Sustainability Bites, in association with Nestle Professional, is a podcast which unpicks the key sustainability issues affecting the hospitality and foodservice sector. In this episode we explore the current strategic priorities of businesses where packaging sustainability is concerned and consider questions including:What alternative materials to plastic are getting the most traction in an out of home setting and why?On what criteria are businesses assessing the use case for alternatives to plastics?How are companies measuring and reporting the sustainability credentials of different materials and how can they guard against accusations of greenwashing?How is the UK regulatory environment influencing business’s choice of packaging materials?
About Sustainability Bites in association with Nestlé Professional
Sustainability Symposium is a new series of podcasts featuring panel discussions between industry experts that focus on some of the key sustainability issues and topics that confront the out of home food and drink sector today.
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