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Join LRF Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk on 17 September for a thought-provoking event that can transform the way you think about your meals! The event will look at how our individual choices, combined with broader systemic issues, have made food more carbon intensive, and what actions can be adopted to make more sustainable decisions. To illustrate this, two interactive activities that reflect daily consumption patterns using common food items will be carried out to broaden your perspectives on the carbon impact of our dietary preferences. Don't miss out on opportunities for meaningful discussions around individual climate action relating to food consumption, and how consuming more carbon-friendly food contributes to a healthier lifestyle. The session is organised in support of the NUS Sustainability CONNECT Highlight Festival. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ghX794aC Check out other events in NUS Sustainability CONNECT Highlight here: https://lnkd.in/gbfVZNPb #NUSSustainability #NUSSustainabilityCONNECT #NationalUniversityofSingapore

🌱 Did you know that eating 1 kg of beef produces 30 kg of CO2e emissions – equivalent to driving over 100 km in a petrol car? 🚗🥩 This was just one of many insights shared by Assoc Prof Alberto Salvo at IPUR’s "Carbon Crunch" event, held with NUS Sustainability CONNECT.   Assoc Prof Salvo explained how high-carbon foods, like beef, contribute to 25% of global greenhouse gases emitted by the food system. He emphasised shifting towards sustainable alternatives like chicken or plant-based proteins. 🌍🥗   Dr Olivia Jensen, IPUR Deputy Director, highlighted Singapore's shift from producing its own food in the 1970s to importing over 90% of it today, resulting in a dramatic rise in emissions from food transport. 🌎✈️   In a hands-on activity, participants built mock meals under a 3 kg CO2e budget, sparking discussions on how everyday choices – like reducing beef (2.4 kg CO2e per 100g) and pork (1.2 kg CO2e) – can lower our personal emissions. 💬🍽️   The takeaway? Our food choices matter and the collectively desire to manage our carbon “foodprint” signals to governments and firms that people want change and are willing to do their part. The CivicTech Lab   Read More About The Session Here: https://lnkd.in/gdyTDp4b   #Sustainability #IPUR #ClimateAction #FoodForThought #GreenChoices #SustainableEating #GreenPlan2030 #FoodSecurity #CarbonFootprint #Sustainability #CarbonCrunch #NUSCONNECT #IPUR #ClimateAction #GreenChoices #SustainableEating

We were there! One critical point we learned from this Carbon Crunch event is the "intention-action gap" challenge. We have to raise awareness, build knowledge, and strengthen our willingness to change our food choices. But taking action is another level of the game. This action has to be made possible at both systematic and individual levels. While behavior nudges make individual actions convenient, we also need multi-stakeholder partnerships to construct new social consensus. Collective effort is the key.

Sign up now for GCNS’ Complimentary Virtual Workshop, “Sustainability in the Food Sector: Innovations to help your Business” happening on 31 January 2024! Organized by UN Global Compact Network Singapore and UN Global Compact Network Japan, this workshop gathers UNGC member companies to share innovative food sustainability solutions and case studies that can help companies in Asia take the next step in their sustainability journey. Join this workshop to: ·      Connect and learn from companies providing innovative food sustainability solutions across Singapore and Japan ·      Learn how cell-cultured technology can reduce the environmental impact of traditionally farmed and wild-caught seafood ·      Discover how you can tap into your company’s food waste and upcycle it into flavourful beverages ·      Learn from good practices in decarbonising your food manufacturing operations ·      Understand how you can leverage sustainable food packaging solutions to reduce waste Save your spot here: https://lnkd.in/d6Cz9c2U #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #Foodsustainability #Agriculture #EnergyEfficiency #Workshop #GreenBusiness #SustainableLeaders #CellCulture

Sign up now for GCNS’ Complimentary Virtual Workshop, “Sustainability in the Food Sector: Innovations to help your Business” happening on 31 January 2024! Organized by UN Global Compact Network Singapore and UN Global Compact Network Japan, this workshop gathers UNGC member companies to share innovative food sustainability solutions and case studies that can help companies in Asia take the next step in their sustainability journey. Join this workshop to: ·      Connect and learn from companies providing innovative food sustainability solutions across Singapore and Japan ·      Learn how cell-cultured technology can reduce the environmental impact of traditionally farmed and wild-caught seafood ·      Discover how you can tap into your company’s food waste and upcycle it into flavourful beverages ·      Learn from good practices in decarbonising your food manufacturing operations ·      Understand how you can leverage sustainable food packaging solutions to reduce waste Save your spot here: https://lnkd.in/dgVq2zNK #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #Foodsustainability #Agriculture #EnergyEfficiency #Workshop #GreenBusiness #SustainableLeaders #CellCulture

Should YOU Care About Food Waste in Asia Pacific?.. 📉 50% of the world's food waste in retail happens in Asia Pacific. 🍽️ ⅔ of the world's food waste in food service occurs in APAC. 🌍 8 to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions are attributed to food lost and wasted. 👉 There is NO WAY we can reach the UN SDG Goals by 2030 if we don’t tackle the issue here in the APAC F&B industry. So yes, it affects us all, anywhere in the world. Impossible target?!? 🚨 Food waste across the region will grow 24% by 2030 if we keep a business-as-usual approach. 🌟 Late but not far : Adopting best-in-class practices from South Korea or Singapore could achieve nearly a 45% reduction in the food service sector, and up to an 80% reduction with global best-in-class methods. 👉 Hard but doable. Other countries have done it. Every small step counts from local stakeholders: #startups, #FnBbusinesses, #corporates, #governments, #consumers. 💡Discover Food Waste Management Innovations at Techsauce Global Summit: 🌟 Yindii will showcase its solution at the AgriFoodTech Startup Showcase organized by SPACE-F, August 8th, 12-12.30pm Want to Know More About the Food Waste Problem? 📖 "No Time To Waste" Read this brilliant summary of the food waste crisis by Michelle Huang, Sudip Sinha from Rabobank Asia https://lnkd.in/gmh9RBHK

This is an interesting article that had me reminiscing about my latest trip to China’s Sichuan province, where three main things stood out: the effort towards decarbonising transport, the high value placed on quality fresh produce, and the convenience of food delivery While I enjoyed riding in BYD cars and the feeling of loosening my belt after each meal, I did not enjoy the mass of plastic waste that accompanied each food delivery. This experience was a reminder that as we continue to decarbonize our food chains and provide products that cater to the fast-paced lives of consumers, we must not overlook opportunities to create products that deliver the whole package. https://lnkd.in/gH7brwb8

🌿Sustainability is the future of food in South Australia and we are proud to be leading the development of a new online environmental, social and governance (ESG) platform in partnership with How Sustainability and Green Industries SA. Sustainability is increasingly becoming a key internal driver for South Australian food and beverage businesses, which means there is a new language to learn. Thanks to our friends at How Sustainability, we are sharing this new language with you in 'bite-sized' pieces. This month we look at the meaning of...  👉 Materiality Assessment: A process used to identify and prioritise the most significant environmental, social, and governance issues that impact a company and its stakeholders. 👉FMCG: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods. Products that are sold quickly and at relatively low cost, such as food, beverages, toiletries, and cleaning products. Join our upcoming 'Guiding Industry in Sustainability Webinar' and be guided on your ESG journey and learn about the Food South Australia ESG Framework. Register here > https://lnkd.in/g-iWu99F View all 'Sustainability Bites' here > https://lnkd.in/gvepm2h7 #FoodSA #SouthAustralia #FoodSouthAustralia #Sustainability #ESG #LEAP #GreenIndustriesSA

This 🌍 World Environment Day, let's come together and think of ways in which our food consumption can become more sustainable. In the comments below, 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐭 in ways which 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. O𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 for sustainable food! 𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐭: Think about ways to reduce food waste, choose local ingredients, support growers and producers who produce chemical free food or share a sustainable recipe! ----- By the way, have you heard about STHIRA? It's India’s first Sustainable Food Innovation Challenge! Open to all Indian university students and future food professionals, foodwize & University of Gastronomic Sciences - Pollenzo are inviting you to submit your innovative ideas to tackle some of the pressing challenges related to food sustainability. To learn more, visit bit.ly/sthira. #worldenvironmentday #worldenvironmentday2024 #environment #environmentday #savetheplanet #environmentaleducation #environmentalawareness #environmentalsustainability #saveenvironment #environmentprotection #STHIRA2024 #india

For over half a century, Café de Coral Group has been committed to creating a lasting, positive impact on the environment, society and our valued stakeholders. We have always prioritised sustainability in our business philosophy, ensuring that every aspect of our operations is contributing to a better and greener future. Success is the accumulation of small victories – collectively, we are devoted to promoting sustainability through our quality food and services, providing stakeholders with a taste of togetherness. We are delighted to share with you our 2023/24 Sustainability Report, which highlights the strides that we have made over the past year: - Achieved 4 key reduction targets (GHG emissions, energy and water consumption, food waste) ahead of 2024/25 timeline - “Bon Appétit Café” entered its second year, providing food assistance of HK$12 million to 4,000 beneficiaries - Enhanced digitalisation, including deploying 833 ordering kiosks at our outlets - Maintained zero work-related fatalities - Maintained a diversified workforce, employing 677 ethnic minorities and individuals with physical and learning challenges - Expanded our selection of healthy and sustainable food options, with 72% of the seafood we used in Hong Kong certified sustainable - Minimised plastic waste by reducing unnecessary packaging waste and single-use plastics - Recycled 40% of food waste from our Hong Kong operations for biogas and electricity generation To learn more about our accomplishments in sustainability, check out the full report here: https://shorturl.at/rlW48 #CafédeCoralGroup #Sustainability #CateringtoCustomers #EmpoweringourEmployees #FocusingonFood #PreservingthePlanet #ClimateRiskAssessment #ESG