TORONTO, Jan 23, 2025 /CNW/ – Aramark Canada, one of the country’s largest foodservice providers, today announced that it is the first Canadian food service company to commit to the Coolfood Pledge, a science-based goal aimed at reducing food-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 25% by 2030. This represents a deeper commitment to the World Resources Institute’s Coolfood initiative, which helps the food industry reduce gas emissions greenhouse in accordance with cutting-edge climate science.
This initiative is one of the pillars of Aramark’s sustainability strategy, “Well Being. Do well. ”, which aims to create a positive impact on both people and the planet. It strengthens Aramark’s global sustainability efforts and advances its commitment to setting science-based targets, including its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, with nearly half of greenhouse gas emissions The company’s greenhouse gas emissions come from the food it buys and serves.
« Since we introduced WRI’s Coolfood Meals program to our higher education partners three years ago, we’ve seen demand for climate-friendly, plant-based meal choices continue to grow in many sectors of activity “, declared Michael Yarymowichdirector of sustainable development at Aramark Canada. “Signing the Coolfood Pledge is the next step in our collaborative partnership with the WRI to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, providing our teams with a clearly defined target, whilst underlining our commitment to fight against climate change. »
Aramark Canada serves certified Coolfood meals at low content in carbon at select universities since 2022. These low-carbon meals are verified by third-party WRI experts and allow diners to quickly identify delicious, better-for-the-planet options. The success of these offerings paved the way for the introduction of Coolfood meals in hundreds of other Canadian establishments, allowing customers to make environmentally responsible food choices at higher education institutions, restaurants and restaurants. business and healthcare establishments across the Canada until 2025 et beyond.
Today’s announcement builds on Aramark’s existing Coolfood program and its partnership with WRI. The company currently offers more than 3,000 Coolfood meals in more than 1,000 accounts across the United States, and in 2022, it became the first contract caterer in the United States to sign the Coolfood Pledge, setting a bold standard for reducing food-related emissions within industry.
« With its enormous reach, Aramark’s commitment to reducing food’s climate impact sends a message to the entire industry: this is the future of dining “, declared Jenny Arthurhead of the Coolfood program at the World Resources Institute. “We are also pleased with the positive feedback from Aramark consumers.It proves that sustainable menus can be as delicious and exciting as many classic dishes.”
To learn more about Aramark Canada’s sustainability initiatives and to explore its ongoing environmental efforts, visit Aramark Canada’s Environment, Society and Governance page.
-About Coolfood
Coolfood is a World Resources Institute (WRI) initiative that helps foodservice organizations measure and reduce their food-related carbon emissions. Using a peer-reviewed calculator and methodology, Coolfood provides farm-to-fork information on greenhouse gas emissions and the carbon opportunity cost of purchased food. Through our work with leading caterers, major city governments and healthcare facilities, Coolfood Certified Meals help businesses meet consumers’ desire for low-cost meals. content in a way that is simple for businesses and trustworthy for consumers.
About Aramark
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is proud to serve the world’s largest educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, leading healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, as well as many municipalities in 15 countries around the world, in terms of meal and facilities management. Through our culture of hospitality, our employees strive to do great things for each other, for our partners, for our communities and for the planet. Aramark is included on FORTUNE’s list of “World’s Most Admired Companies”, The Civic 50 by Points of Light 2024, Fair360’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” and “Top Companies for Black Executives”, Newsweek’s list of “America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024” , the HRC’s “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality”, and achieved a score of 100 on the Equality Index disabled people. To find out more, visit the website www.aramark.com and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , X et Instagram .
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