The transition from voluntary food waste reduction to mandatory compliance is here. With Directive (EU) 2025/1892, the European Union has set a 30% reduction target by 2030, transforming sustainability from a CSR goal into a regulatory requirement for the food service and hospitality sectors.
To bridge the gap between high-level policy and kitchen reality, The PLEDGE on Food Waste and SGS are hosting an exclusive collaborative webinar. This session provides the roadmap for translating EU mandates into daily operational action.
Turning Mandates into Action
While policy sets the direction, measurement and daily decision-making determine the outcome. This webinar explores how The PLEDGE on Food Waste certification scheme provides a structured framework for:
1. Standardized Measurement: Using data to identify waste hotspots (plate vs. prep waste).
2. Operational Control: Implementing practical reduction measures in the kitchen.
3. Verified Improvement: Utilizing independent verification to support credible sustainability claims.
Event Agenda
1. European Commission: Strategic and regulatory framework.
2. The PLEDGE on Food Waste: Translating policy into operational reality.
3. SGS IMPACT NOW: Building trust through certification and independent assurance.
4. Panel Discussion & Q&A.
Language: English
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM Central European Summer Time
The Expert Panel
Bartosz Zambrzycki (European Commission): Team Leader of the Food Waste Team at DG SANTE. He will outline the strategic regulatory framework and 2030 monitoring expectations.
Benjamin Lephilibert (The PLEDGE on Food Waste): CEO and co-founder. Benjamin will discuss how to embed reduction into daily routines, focusing on behavioral drivers and staff accountability.
Alexandra Fabbro (SGS): Global Head of Group Sustainability Solutions. Alexandra will highlight the role of ESG assurance and circularity in driving impactful business change.
Natalia Rusek-Avazbeigi (SGS): Global Technical Manager – Food. Natalia specializes in certification schemes that integrate sustainability into food safety and operational compliance.
Take Action: Secure Your Strategic Roadmap
Don’t wait for the 2030 mandates to become a corporate crisis. Join The PLEDGE on Food Waste, SGS, and the European Commission for this high-level technical session.
