Ken Murphy
Group Chief Executive - Coalition Co-Sponsor
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Food Waste
Mobilising businesses across the food supply chain to collaboratively reduce food loss and waste
Why business must tackle food waste
Food waste represents a significant environmental, social, and economic crisis. Annually, approximately one-third of all food produced – around 1.3 billion tonnes – is lost, costing the global economy $940 billion. This waste generates 3.3 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases each year, ranking its carbon footprint as the third largest globally, after China and the US. Furthermore, the water used in the production of wasted food is equivalent to three times the volume of Lake Geneva. This occurs while one in nine people worldwide face hunger.
Recognising the gravity of this issue, members of the Coalition are committed to actively reducing food loss within their supply chains to foster meaningful change for both people and the planet.
Join the movement supporting real change on food waste
Joining the Coalition offers members a unique platform for impactful collaboration in tackling food waste, delivering a "triple win": economic savings, increased food availability, and reduced environmental impact. The Coalition facilitates partnerships, unlocks new reduction opportunities, fosters dialogue with governments and NGOs, and enables knowledge sharing of best practices. By joining, members position themselves at the forefront of the fight against food waste, enhancing their reputation and contributing to a more sustainable future.
Our governance
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Max Koeune
President and CEO - Coalition Co-Sponsor
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Chris Franke
Senior Manager of Global Sustainability - Coalition Co-Chair
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Annabelle Souchon
Group CSR Manager - Coalition Co-Chair
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Ken Murphy
Group Chief Executive - Coalition Co-Sponsor
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Max Koeune
President and CEO - Coalition Co-Sponsor
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Chris Franke
Senior Manager of Global Sustainability - Coalition Co-Chair
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Annabelle Souchon
Group CSR Manager - Coalition Co-Chair
Our objectives
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Public commitment
Publicly adopt and commit to a goal of halving food waste within their own operations by 2030 and strive to reduce food waste in their supply chain and at the customer level in alignment with SDG Target 12.3
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Waste measurement
Measure food waste in their own operations (according to the Food Loss and Waste Standard) and report publicly through a harmonised approach
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Collaborative action
Act to reduce food waste both in their own operations and in partnership with suppliers, creating collaborations among Coalition companies where possible
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Customer engagement
Driving consumer engagement through collaborative campaigns, practical tools, and shared best practices to inspire behaviour change and reduce household food waste.
Our achievements
Our key projects
Meet the team
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Sharon Bligh
Director, Health and Sustainability
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Juline Wiernasz
Manager, Sustainability
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Louise Chester
Manager, Communications
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Sharon Bligh
Director, Health and Sustainability
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Juline Wiernasz
Manager, Sustainability
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Louise Chester
Manager, Communications
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