The latest edition of our "Future of Hospitality" Thought Leadership event

Restaurant Associates proudly hosted the latest edition of our "Future of Hospitality" Thought Leadership event in the vibrant heart of Southwark. The theme of the evening - Sustainability and why it matters.

Our Managing Director, Matt Thomas, welcomed our esteemed guests and shed light on our journey towards a more sustainable future. We've been hard at work, reducing food waste, electrifying our entire car fleet, embracing a plant-forward ethos in our menus, and striving to reduce our environmental footprint.

Carolyn Ball, our Director of Net Zero, then took the stage to share the remarkable progress we've made toward our Net Zero commitments by 2030. Decarbonizing our supply chain and championing biodiversity have been integral parts of our journey.

Our Head of Sustainability, Luxey Dayanandan, led an engaging panel discussion with some remarkable sustainability trailblazers:

Ivan Tisdall-Downes from Native
Jess Latchford from Waste Knot
Juliane Caillouette Noble from SRA
Oliver Sherrington-Roberts from Raedam
Dan Austin from Lake District Farmers

The highlights of the evening included an in-depth exploration of why sustainability matters in the hospitality industry.

To top it all off, we showcased a tantalizing array of sustainable delights:

Pocket Rockets' new plant-based canapés
Steve Groves' plant-forward hospitality menus
Delicious Waste Knot food bowls
Waste-Free cocktails
Native's sustainable dishes

This enlightening evening underscored the crucial importance of operating in the most sustainable way possible, across every facet of our business. Together, we're shaping a brighter and more eco-friendly future for the world of hospitality.

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