Taking place next month (16-19 July) at Celtic Manor Resort (Newport), CDF has promised to plant a fruit tree in the developing world for ‘every’ exhibitor, contributor and visitor.
Event director Mark Harris commented: “We were absolutely delighted when we heard the news. There are so many companies and people taking part, and contributing to making our inaugural EXPO a very special occasion.
“To now host a carbon neutral event - knowing that fruit trees will be planted for some of the poorest communities in the developing world - is just wonderful.
“We are extremely grateful to partners Carbon Free Dining and Lightspeed ePOS for this generous contribution.”
Backed by United Nations Environment, the event will be managed by fellow partners Green Earth Appeal and Lightspeed ePOS, while the Carbon Free Dining certification is already supported by chefs including Marco Pierre White, James Martin and Gregory Marchand.
Director of communications for United Nations Environment, Satinder Bindra, said: “CDF is an outstanding initiative which successfully merges the luxury of eating out with the joy of knowing we are simultaneously giving something back to nourish our planet.”
Marvin Baker, Green Earth Appeals founder and chief executive, added: “Our relationship with H&C News demonstrates how the hospitality industry is working to find ways to deliver the sustainability that the 2018 diner is seeking. Planting trees to counterbalance the EXPOs carbon footprint is a natural extension of this win/win relationship.”