🌱 Restaurants & Carbon Footprints: Time to Take Action! 🍽️💨

A recent article on the CO₂ outputs of restaurants paints a clear picture: the food industry is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. From sourcing ingredients to food waste, every part of the restaurant ecosystem leaves a carbon footprint.

📊 Key takeaways:

 ✔ Scope 1 (Direct Emissions): Natural gas, refrigerants, and cooking fuel make up ~15-20% of emissions.

 ✔ Scope 2 (Indirect Energy Use): Electricity consumption can account for 10-30% of emissions.

 ✔ Scope 3 (Supply Chain & Waste): Often 70%+ of a restaurant’s total emissions, with food sourcing and waste management being the biggest culprits.

💡 What can restaurants do?

 ✅ Invest in energy-efficient equipment & renewable energy

 ✅ Source local & sustainable ingredients

 ✅ Reduce food waste through smart inventory & composting

 ✅ Optimize packaging & reduce single-use plastics

 ✅ Track & report carbon emissions to set measurable goals

This is where we come in! As a sustainability consultancy specializing in food service, we help restaurants in NYC measure, reduce, and report their carbon footprint—while improving efficiency and profitability. Whether you're looking to align with climate goals, attract eco-conscious customers, or cut operational costs, we’ve got tailored solutions for you.

📢 Ready to make your restaurant more sustainable? Let’s chat! Fill in the contact form to explore how we can help your business thrive while lowering its environmental impact.