284: How to make your food business more sustainable

<div> <a href="https://foodmatterslive.com/discover/article/the-government-food-strategy-calls-for-new-technologies-sustainable-food-production-unclear-cost-living-crisis/">Sustainability is at the top of the agenda</a> for many consumers and businesses in the food sector, but how do you make your hospitality business more sustainable without breaking the bank?<br> <br> </div> <div>There's no doubt that consumers are more aware than ever of climate change, and in some cases are willing to pay more for the planet-friendly choice.<br> <br> </div> <div>But sustainability works on many levels, it's not just about your carbon footprint, and highlighting your environmental credentials can be tricky.<br> <br> </div> <div>And it must not be forgotten that for many, <a href="https://foodmatterslive.com/discover/article/igd-food-prices-increase-inflation-cost-of-living/">a more expensive choice simply isn't an option</a>.<br> <br> </div> <div>In this episode of the Food Matters Live Podcast, we look at how hospitality businesses can be more sustainable and how doing so could even help to bring their costs down.<br> <br> </div> <div> <a href="https://foodmatterslive.com/event/how-to-integrate-sustainability-into-your-food-service-business/">Join our Masterclass: How to integrate sustainability into your foodservice business<br> </a><br> </div> <div>The <a href="https://thesra.org/">Sustainable Restaurant Association</a> (SRA) is helping businesses in this area and says, when it comes to sustainability, a 360-degree approach is needed.<br> <br> </div> <div>Companies need to think about the impact on the environment of sourcing the food they serve, the energy and water they use, and the waste they produce.<br> <br> </div> <div>But the SRA also says they should be thinking about their social impact as well, sustainability means treating people well, paying them well and having a diverse workforce.<br> <br> </div> <div>Listen to the full episode to learn about the huge impact the hospitality sector has on the environme