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HELPING THE FOOD AND DRINK SECTOR HIT NET ZERO CARBON
Get startedWE’RE MAKING NET ZERO QUICKER AND EASIER.
The Zero Carbon Company empowers members of the food and drink sector to reach sustainability targets with more speed, efficiency, and profit individually and as a united effort. We make the journey to net zero easier and quicker with tailored sustainability services and a non-profit industry forum backed by peers, government and sustainability experts.
Together, we’ll take you to net zero.
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OUR SERVICES
Every net zero journey is unique.
Create a future-fit, resilient and profitable business with our end-to-end support. We offer everything you need, from detailed carbon footprints and tailored strategies to regulatory compliance and stakeholder training for any business in the food and drink industry.
THE FORUM
We’re more powerful together.
The Forum is the only non-profit collaborative group dedicated to the hospitality and brewing sector, whose members include over 1/3 of the industry. Our objective is simple - to drive action at pace. If your goal’s the same, we’d love to have you join us.
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FREE RESOURCES
Check out our range of free resources for the hospitality and brewing industry.
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We’ve simplified the path to get you there quicker.
WE CAN ONLY REDUCE
WHAT WE MEASURE.
Carbon footprints uncover hotspots, quick wins, industry benchmarks, and most importantly, progress.
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CLIMATE ACTION IS
BUSINESS ACTION.
From a personalised Climate Action Plan that covers 189 carbon reduction initiatives to tailored sustainability strategies, we help you prioritise your net zero actions to build resilience, uncover efficiencies and improve your brand.
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MEET STAKEHOLDERS EXPECTATIONS
Let us help you navigate the regulatory jungle and align with the latest target-setting initiatives.
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MARGINAL GAINS, TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE.
Our expertise, knowledge and data will get your emissions down quickly. Learn from our carbon coaches and your peers to fast-track your reduction goals.
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WE CAN ONLY REDUCE
WHAT WE MEASURE.
Carbon footprints uncover hotspots, quick wins, industry benchmarks, and most importantly, progress.
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CLIMATE ACTION IS
BUSINESS ACTION.
From a personalised Climate Action Plan that covers 189 carbon reduction initiatives to tailored sustainability strategies, we help you prioritise your net zero actions to build resilience, uncover efficiencies and improve your brand.
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MARGINAL GAINS, TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE.
Our expertise, knowledge and data will get your emissions down quickly. Learn from our carbon coaches and your peers to fast-track your reduction goals.
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MEET STAKEHOLDERS EXPECTATIONS
Let us help you navigate the regulatory jungle and align with the latest target-setting initiatives.
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BENEFITS TO BUSINESS
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EFFICIENCY
Take climate action to reduce carbon and costs via energy reductions, menu engineering, and food waste.
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RESILIENCE
Redesign business operations to protect the supply chain against price volatility and extreme weather.
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BRAND
Take meaningful steps to net zero and build an action-oriented brand that stakeholders get behind.
WHY NOW?
35% of the UK’s emissions are from food and drink.
The UK has a legislated commitment that your business needs to be net zero by 2050. We’ll support you as you set the path, develop the plan and unlock opportunities for your business to truly thrive.
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Consumers
SUSTAINABILITY SELLS
of 18-34 year olds are likely to choose a venue with sustainability in mind*
of consumers are more likely to be loyal to a company that supports social and environmental causes*
*source: Nutritics and CGA by NiQ / Forbes
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Employees
TALENT LOVES COMMITMENT
of hospitality staff consider a company’s social and environmental responsibility when choosing a place to work.*
of employees have left their employers because of a perceived lack of commitment to sustainability*
*source: Nutritics and CGA by NiQ
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Sales
EXTREME WEATHER REDUCES SALES
fall in sales due to Storm Eunice in 2022*
fall in sales due to record heat in 2022*
*source: CGA by NiQ
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GET INVOLVED
Zero Carbon Forum members have taken approximately 3,500 reduction actions from our 189 recommended initiatives, reducing emissions by over half a million tonnes of CO2.
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1/3
of the UK hospitality and brewing industry are members of our forum
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71
members across
35,000
sites
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10M
tonnes of CO2 represented
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