ISS is the first global workplace contract catering company to sign World Resources Institute’s (WRI) Cool Food Pledge. By signing the Pledge, ISS is committing to reduce the Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Food it Serves by 25 percent by 2030. We’re working towards this goal through, among others, following initiatives:

Power Plant Programme

One of our core strategies for reducing our carbon footprint involves significantly increasing the presence of plant-based and plant-forward options on our menus. Under our POWER PLANT Programme, we are expanding our plant-based menu offerings through innovative recipe development, menu concepts, and comprehensive culinary training.

Future 50 Foods

In collaboration with Unilever, ISS is ushering in a new era of sustainable food choices for our valued consumers. The Future 50 Foods Report, a collaboration between Unilever and WWF, spotlights 50 nutritious foods with a minimal environmental footprint.

ISS is proud to introduce new plant-based recipes incorporating these Future 50 Foods across our kitchens worldwide.

Beans is How

ISS is proud to be a founding partner in the "Beans is How" coalition. This initiative unites organizations from various industries in their shared ambition to double the consumption of beans, peas, pulses, lentils, and legumes by 2028.

By championing this cause, we actively support the adoption of climate-friendly, sustainably sourced, and plant-forward food options.

Discover, how ISS Netherlands saved over 380,000 of single use items, and eliminated over 1,133 kilograms of plastic waste here.

Leveraging data and insights from our global network empowers chefs to strategically plan menus and optimise food procurement, minimising kitchen waste. Furthermore, integrating consumer feedback with plate waste statistics enables us to drive behavioural changes, effectively reducing plate waste - an essential step in our waste reduction efforts. 

In the first half of 2023, we saw a collective 30% reduction from our 2019 baseline in food waste.

This is a significant step on our journey to reduce Food Waste by 50% by 2027.

Plastic free restaurant

ISS Netherlands have launched their very first plastic-free cafeteria in The Kromhout Barracks in Utrecht. Replacing single-use and fossil fuel-based plastics with sustainable and reusable alternatives.

In one year, they will save over 380,000 items of single use items, eliminating over 1,133 kilograms of plastic waste.

At ISS, our commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility extends throughout our expansive supply chain, which spans the globe. We are dedicated to sourcing food and products that align with our core values.

A Sustainable Future: Our Ambitions by 2025

By 2025, we have set three key sourcing goals:

· 100% Cage-Free Eggs (Shell & Liquid): We're on a mission to ensure that all the eggs we source, whether in their shell or liquid form, come from cage-free environments.

· 100% Sustainable Palm Oil: We're working diligently to certify all of our palm oil as sustainable, contributing to the protection of vital ecosystems.

· 100% of Seafood products: only sourced from responsible sources

Supporting Communities: Unity Coffee Initiatives

At ISS, we believe in giving back. That's why we've pledged to donate 10% of our Raw Bean Coffee Purchases from our Unity Coffee outlets to local community social enterprise initiatives. This commitment ensures that we support not only the farming communities that grow our produce but also the communities where our sites are located. Together, we're making a positive impact on the world around us.

At ISS, we harness a variety of technology solutions to seamlessly integrate best practices into our daily operations at every site. Our holistic approach to waste reduction involves:

· E-Cook Books: We compile our recipes into e-cookbooks, making it easier for our teams to access and implement best practices.

· Global Trend Insights: We utilize the AI-based Winnow Waste Management system to identify and communicate global trends in waste reduction, ensuring that our efforts stay current and effective.

· Measuring and Rewarding Excellence: We actively measure and reward excellence in waste reduction, motivating our teams to continuously improve and contribute to our sustainability goals.

By leveraging these technological solutions, we make sustainable behaviors an integral part of our everyday activities across all our sites.