In our latest Sustainability Bites podcast, in association with Nestlé Professional, we take a closer look at AI and
the possible profound impact on sustainability endeavour in the hospitality sector.
We set out to define AI in the context of foodservice. We explore the main potential applications for AI and delve
into where AI is already being deployed and to what effect. Against this backdrop, we closely examine:

• Food waste measurement and management
• Circular/connected packaging systems
• Energy consumption monitoring and efficiency
• Supply chain visibility/inventory management
• Greener transport logistics
• Precision farming
• ESG reporting and compliance (through real data analysis and collection)

We also shine a light on how businesses are weighing up the cost of investment in AI and the possible ROI,
whilst analysing where investment cases are currently the strongest. And of course the elephant in the room:
what are the workforce implications of AI of greater adoption of AI.
Join us and our panellists…..

• Svilen Boyadzhiev - Head of Technology (Digital, Retail & AI)
• Samuel Fianu - Digital Consumer Experience Lead, Nestlé
• Nick Hughes (chair) - Associate Editor, Footprint
• David Jackson - Marketing Director, Winnow

……for an insightful session on a subject the entire sector is getting to grips with.

In this episode of Sustainability Bites we do a deep-dive into industry progress on all matters Scope 3. Scope 3 remains one of the sector’s biggest challenges. Some are making great strides, others not so. Tune in to hear from industry thought-leaders on the frontline of Scope 3 endeavour. Learn about some of the common challenges, pitfalls and successes.

Panel:

Claire Atkins-Morris - Sustainability Director, Sodexo UK & Ireland
Cameron Holder - Head of Commercial, Sustainability & Strategic Projects, Wahaca
Nick Hughes - Associate Editor, Footprint
Julia Jones - Head of Sustainability & Corporate Communications, Nestlé Professional

Listen in to hear our Sustainability Bites podcasters discuss:

Data:

• How has the quality and granularity of scope 3 data improved.
• What does better data mean for reporting against emissions reduction targets/comparisons versus baselines/rebaselining.
• Efforts to standardise how scope 3 emissions are measured and reported through e.g. CSRD/ISSB?
• The main ongoing challenges/gaps around data (e.g. disaggregation of emissions by type/accounting for FLAG emissions).

Reduction Activity:

• What are the main levers to pull to reduce scope 3 emissions?
• Reformulation, sourcing practices - regen ag, waste reduction, packaging switches etc.
• Working with the supply chain to generate robust data?
• To what extent we can rely on new technologies to achieve scope 3 reduction versus demand-side shifts.
• The main barriers to delivering sustained reductions in scope 3 emissions.

The business/supply chain:

• Support needed from within the business to deliver against scope 3 targets.
• Key dependencies outside of your business and how to work with them to deliver Scope 3 ambitions.
• Key areas where collaboration with suppliers – and competitors. Can this deliver greater impact, faster...

Tune in to inform your Scope 3 strategy

As part of Nestlé Professional’s ‘Choose Hospitality Pledge’ we’re delighted to release the latest in the series of Sustainability Bites podcasts - Hospitality & Foodservice: The Future Of Talent.

In line with the Choose Hospitality Pledge’s objectives we hosted an enlightening panel discussion addressing young people’s negative perception of the sector and how we encourage more young people into the sector.

The podcast examines the sector’s challenges, opportunities and what the strategic priorities in recruitment and talent acquisition should be. The panel analyses the UK regulatory environment, and we take a close look at key trends as well as short and long term solutions to one of the sector’s greatest challenges.

Chaired by Footprint's Nick Hughes, our panel for the podcast is as follows..

Amanda McDade, National Head of Careers & Education, Springboard
Julia Jones, Head of Sustainability & Corporate Communications, Nestlé Professional UK&I
Martin McDonald, Apprenticeships Lead, Sodexo UK&I
Steven Edwards, Chef/Owner, Etch