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Compass Group accelerates its focus on sustainability training & upskilling

13th Nov 2024 - 07:00
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Compass Group accelerates its focus on sustainability training & upskilling
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Compass Group UK & Ireland is continuing to invest in accelerating knowledge and training on sustainability – recognising the need to equip job functions in all sectors to support the business in its transition to a climate resilient, nature positive and healthy future.

Rees Bramwell, sustainability director at Compass One, has achieved the Sustainability Business Specialist Level 7 Apprenticeship. The course incorporates a Masters qualification, equipping professionals with the technical and management skills required to drive change and improved sustainability results within their organisation.

Carolyn Ball, director for delivery of net zero, commented: “Having depth and diversity in our knowledge base is an asset and growing it further remains a priority.

“We are grateful to work with exceptionally talented people who are collectively motivated by the opportunity to increase Compass’ focus on the wider contribution the business can make, and on the opportunities that come from doing so in partnership with colleagues, clients and suppliers.”

Foodbuy, Compass’ procurement division, has been rolling out an accredited training programme, developed in collaboration with The Carbon Literacy Project. Colleagues leading the supply chain are drawing on the training to support suppliers with a better understanding on the carbon and wider environmental impact they carry.

Hari Singh, head of sustainability and compliance at Foodbuy Group UK, said: “Carbon Literacy is about empowering colleagues to bring sustainability into their roles, furthering our organisational climate targets as well as helping them to make an individual impact outside of work. The benefits extend to our suppliers and clients, underlining our commitment to positive change across the value chain.”

Almost 30,000 frontline food handlers completed annual mandatory Food Safety e-learning in FY24 which includes a module on the business’ transition to climate net zero. Several employees including: Olivia Pratt  Stephanie Pereira and Luxey Dayanandan completed the Oxford Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme.

Dayanandan, head of ESG for Restaurant Associates, added: “The Oxford Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme is an inspiring, practically focused leadership course that supported my wider understanding of ESG and was a great way to connect with like-minded individuals in an interactive and engaging teaching format. This course is now enabling me to pass my knowledge and expertise onto the wider team, as well as benefit clients and customers.”

The Forward with Marcus Wareing programme has been completed by over 50 senior chefs. It features a focus on sustainability with topics including seasonal and British ingredients, preserving and pickling, nose to tail cooking and reducing food waste. 

As part of Compass’ wider Social Value commitments, Compass launched Our Social Promise, which includes the Mission to a Million commitment, to provide support to one million people by 2030 through jobs, training, community engagement and development.

Written by
Edward Waddell