Food Waste Certification
for Hotels, Restaurants and Foodservice.

The PLEDGE on Food Waste is the global food waste certification helping hotels, restaurants and foodservice operations prevent and reduce food waste through a practical methodology and third party verification.

Trusted by Leading Hospitality Brands
Committed to Food Waste Reduction

Who is the PLEDGE For?

The PLEDGE certification is designed for restaurants, hotels, corporate canteens, universities and event venues looking to reduce food waste and improve sustainability practices.

How Prepared Are You to Tackle Food Waste?

Take quick assessment to evaluate your current food waste practices. Find out how prepared your business is and uncover steps to boost your sustainability efforts.

What Makes Us Different ?

• Third-party verified food waste certification
• Practical step-by-step methodology for hospitality operations
• Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
• Designed specifically for professional kitchens .

The PLEDGE  
Six Pillars

The PLEDGE centers around 6 pillars: Our mission is to achieve zero food waste sent to landfills, driving sustainable practices across the board.

Planning & Reporting

Set clear targets, assign responsibilities, and review progress regularly. By tracking food waste like food cost, it becomes part of daily operations, driving accountability and consistent reduction over time.

Staff Engagement

Equip your team with the skills and ownership to reduce waste in daily work. Better prep, clear processes, and engaged staff lead to fewer mistakes, improved yield, and more efficient kitchens.

Monitor & Measure

Track what’s wasted, where, and why across prep, buffet, and plate. Clear data helps identify issues like overproduction or spoilage, so you can act quickly and reduce unnecessary cost.

Preparation & Service

Plan production based on demand, manage stock, and adjust portions. By running kitchen and service with waste in mind, you reduce overproduction and get more value from your ingredients.

Inspiring Guest

Make sustainability part of the guest experience through menus, signage, and staff. Clear communication helps reduce plate waste while enhancing the dining experience and strengthening your brand.

Circularity

Maximize what’s left through donation, repurposing, and recovery. This reduces disposal costs and ensures as little as possible goes to waste, creating value beyond the kitchen.