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Tesco and Olio rescue 100 million meals from food waste
Tesco and food-sharing platform Olio have collectively rescued the equivalent of 100 million meals from store waste since 2020 through a hyper-local volunteer network, demonstrating scalable model for converting unsold retail inventory into community food access across 400,000 UK households.
Puregold integrates sustainability across operations through waste reduction
The Philippine supermarket chain has launched sustainability initiatives including a sachet-collection program, community education partnerships, and GRI-based ESG reporting, positioning the 794-store chain as a leader in Philippine grocery retail sustainability.
PepsiCo advances regenerative agriculture across 4.7 million acres, reduces emissions 24% on climate path to 2030
PepsiCo has released 2025 ESG performance data showing progress across climate, agriculture, nutrition, and water stewardship, with its beverage portfolio composition exceeding sugar reduction targets while maintaining emissions reductions across multiple scopes.
Langham Hospitality Group embeds circularity into kitchen operations through ingredient upcycling programs
The luxury hotel group has implemented creative food waste reduction initiatives across its hotel portfolio, with culinary and bar teams developing location-specific solutions that maximize ingredient utilization while maintaining quality and guest satisfaction.
Smithfield Foods exceeds food waste reduction goals, cuts petroleum packaging use by 50%
The meat processor has achieved a 57% reduction in food loss and waste at U.S. manufacturing facilities while sourcing renewable energy from on-farm biogas capture and optimizing supply chain routes.
Wynn Resorts diverts 49% of waste from landfills, commits to net-zero by 2050
The luxury hospitality company has advanced its environmental stewardship with waste diversion programs while contributing $23.2 million in charitable support across its North American operations.
General Mills achieves zero waste to landfill, advances 800,000 acres in regenerative agriculture
General Mills has achieved zero waste to landfill across all wholly owned manufacturing facilities globally while advancing regenerative agriculture programs to more than 800,000 acres, representing three-quarters progress toward its 2030 commitment.
Flashfood expands to all Kroger mid-Atlantic stores, preventing 290,000+ pounds of food waste
Flashfood has expanded to all Kroger Mid-Atlantic Division stores, diverting over 290,000 pounds of food from landfills since launching in 16 Richmond-area locations last summer while enabling shoppers to save nearly $700,000 on fresh groceries.
Food waste accounts for up to 10% of global emissions as hotels generate disproportionate impact
New United Nations data shows that food waste contributes nearly five times aviation's impact on greenhouse gases, with hotels generating disproportionate waste relative to meals served.
PepsiCo achieves 100% water replenishment in high-risk watersheds
The food and beverage giant, which operates brands including Pepsi, Lipton and Aquafina, has replenished 29 billion liters through 60+ projects while completing Alliance for Water Stewardship certification across high-risk manufacturing sites.
