Decarbonizing Hotel Food Systems
Analysing the environmental impact of food in the hospitality sector
Decarbonizing Hotel Food Systems explores how hotels can become more sustainable and resilient by reducing their food-related emissions, which are estimated at 185 million tonnes of CO2-eq globally.
This 2024 report maps out the current hotel food system and its impact. It also outlines key actions for the industry to develop more sustainable practices, setting out a pathway to reduce aggregate GHG emissions from hotel food systems by 30% by 2030. Case studies are utilised to illustrate the innovative solutions already being piloted by certain businesses – including analysing food waste using Winnow’s AI technology. While some recommendations require upfront investments, the financial returns of reducing food waste can be significant.
This report was produced by Systemiq, in collaboration between Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and the Sustainable Markets Initiative.
