The need for real action on food waste is more urgent than ever. The PLEDGE on Food Waste offers practical tools for food service professionals to reduce waste, save money, and adapt to the changing business landscape.

The PLEDGE provides a consistent approach to managing food waste, with a verified system that helps motivate teams to reach the top Certified ALL-STAR Level (100% Compliance).

LightBlue Environmental Consulting has distilled 12 years of experience in hotel sustainability and food waste prevention into this hands-on training. Delivered live and online, the course helps professionals implement The PLEDGE across multiple restaurants or canteens in their organization.

This course is designed to prepare an in-house champion, such as an Executive Chef, F&B Manager or Sustainability Manager, within a hotel, restaurant or canteen. The aim is to equip them with the knowledge and tools necessary to guide their team in implementing and achieving The PLEDGE on Food Waste certification. The course comprises three modules, totalling 7 hours, as follows:

- Module 1: Becoming intimate with THE PLEDGE (1.5 hours)

- Module 2: Deep dive into the criteria (2.5 hours)

- Module 3: Accompany your colleagues (3 hours)