Restaurant Associates says this milestone reflects the company’s ‘unwavering commitment to excellence’ in food, service and sustainability. The Food Made Good Standard evaluates businesses across three critical pillars including sourcing, society and environment.
Luxey Dayanandan, head of ESG at Restaurant Associates, said: "We are incredibly proud to have retained our three-star Food Made Good rating with The Sustainable Restaurant Association.
“Being recognised for our sustainable practices across sourcing, society and the environment is a true accomplishment. This milestone inspires us to continue building on our progress as we move forward on our net zero journey."
Key advancements that contributed to the rise in its previous score from 78% to 90% include:
- Partnerships with impactful suppliers: A strong commitment to working with suppliers who champion environmentally and socially sustainable practices.
- Driving customer engagement: Implementing innovative initiatives to encourage sustainable choices among customers, fostering positive change at scale.
- Enhanced governance: Developing a robust framework of policies and risk assessments, ensuring operational excellence across all areas.
Juliane Caillouette Noble, managing director of The Sustainable Restaurant Association, added: "This is something to be incredibly proud of. Their commitment to sustainability was evident throughout the assessment process - demonstrated by their comprehensive policies, ambitious public commitments and the resources they’ve developed to educate, inform and inspire others.
“We hope this recognition helps the team at Restaurant Associates and the wider Compass Group celebrate their industry-leading approach to sustainable operations."