UKHospitality is committed to supporting its members on their sustainability and net zero journey, as part of our sector's goal to be net zero by 2040.
We understand that everyone is at different stages in their net zero journey. That’s why we’ve launched our Environmental Sustainability Guide for SMEs in the sector.
The guide offers practical steps and guidance to help businesses, such as:
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Making 100% of plastic packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable.
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Ensuring all employees have completed WRAP’s 15-minute course on food waste.
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Reviewing menus to incorporate more locally produced goods and plant-based dishes.
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Engaging with suppliers to source low carbon food alternatives for menus.
Do you know how sustainable your business is?
Have you registered to attend our Sustainability Seminar on 15 October?
We can help.
Calculate your carbon footprint using our carbon calculator. Working with Sky Zero and the Zero Carbon Forum, we’re able to offer operators a carbon calculator to start their journey with a clear understanding of their emissions and actions to help reduce it.
Access a free energy and carbon cutting scheme. Alongside Zero Carbon Services, we’ve secured hospitality businesses access to a new free energy and carbon cutting service funded by the Government.
Member case studyThe Peach Pub Company
Peach has been working for years to deliver its strategy of best of British produce and products. It uses its Peach 10 Promises, which covers all aspects of sustainability including food ethics, waste, biodiversity, carbon impact to select individual produce, fish, meat and food supplies.
It knows taste, cost and selling price works to keep our menus and bars great, so each decision it makes is a holistic one as it must ensure everything works in harmony. Peach looks for products that really work on all levels for the guest, for the planet and for profit.
This includes Cornish Lamb, asparagus grown in Norfolk and breweries in Warwickshire. If it can’t get it in Britain, then it look to Europe. 20% of its sales are daily specials chosen by the chef, which sometimes means truly local produce.
Influence our sustainability work
Jack Quick, our Policy Manager, leads our sustainability work and co-ordinates our Sustainability Committee.
Make the most of your membership by joining our committee and influencing sustainability policy.
Contact Jack on [email protected] to get involved.
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Roadmap to net zero
It has never been more important for our sector to work together to tackle the climate crisis and, working with the Zero Carbon Forum, we have a clear plan to reach net zero by 2040.
