Elevate Your Event by Eliminating Food Waste
The standard is a rigorous, verified process for events to prevent food waste, redistribute food surplus to support those in need, and divert wasted food from landfills.
It’s designed for event organizers, venues, and agencies who aim to make a significant environmental impact while reducing costs and supporting local food rescue initiatives.
A proven methodology
striving for ZERO organic
waste sent to the landfills
Evidence of compliance
are VERIFIED by
The PLEDGE through an
independent audit
Driving new standards
by challenging the
industry norms
1. Plan & Review Food Distribution
2. Design Waste Flows
3. Train Key Stakeholders
4. Select Food Rescue /Transformation Partners
5. Promote Event as of Zero Food Waste to Landfill
6. Segregate Waste Strictly
7. Engage participants
8. Rescue Surplus Food
9. Transform Food Waste
10. Monitor Rescued & Transformed Food
11. Measurement Impact
12. Communication on Achievement
The first event was held in Thailand to achieve full compliance with the Zero Food Waste to Landfill Standard!
This marked a pioneering moment for food sustainability efforts and this achievement set a new standard for future events across the globe.
* This event was conducted in a single day (coffee break, lunch, & dinner), involving over 400 participants
The New Normal
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At our core, we prioritize sustainability, empowerment, collaboration, innovation, community, and transparency as the cornerstones of our approach. These principles guide our efforts to create positive change and foster a sustainable future for all.
1. Sustainability: We are committed to environmental responsibility and strive to minimize our ecological footprint in all operations.
2. Empowerment: We believe in empowering individuals to reach their full potential, fostering a culture of growth, development, and autonomy within our organization.
3. Collaboration: We recognize the power of teamwork and collaboration, valuing diverse perspectives and working together towards common goals.
4. Innovation: We embrace creativity and innovation, constantly seeking new ways to improve and adapt to meet the evolving needs of our stakeholders.
5. Community: We are dedicated to positively impacting the communities we serve, actively engaging and giving back to create a better world for all.
6. Transparency: We uphold honesty and integrity in all our interactions, fostering trust and accountability with our employees, customers, and partners.