Sustainability & Carbon Reduction
At Savills Catering Ltd, we recognise our responsibility to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible way. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact while continuing to deliver high-quality catering services to our clients, residents and communities.
Sustainability is considered throughout our operations, including food sourcing, waste reduction, energy use, transport planning and digital working practices.
Our Net Zero Commitment
Savills Catering Ltd is committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
We have published a formal Carbon Reduction Plan in accordance with PPN 06/21 and review our progress annually
What We Are Doing Now
Reducing Food Waste
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Improved stock control systems
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Portion management
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Menu planning to reduce overproduction
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Recycling where facilities are available
Smarter Travel
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Efficient route planning for management visits
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Increased use of remote meetings
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Fuel-efficient vehicles where possible
Lower Energy Use
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Encouraging equipment shutdown when not in use
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Energy awareness across sites
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Efficient equipment purchasing where practical
Sustainable Procurement
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Using reputable suppliers
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Local sourcing where possible
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Consolidated deliveries to reduce transport emissions
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Reduced single-use packaging where practical
Digital Working
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Electronic payslips
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Digital HR records
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Online training systems
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Reduced paper usage across the business
Our Net Zero Commitment
Our Targets
We aim to reduce emissions through continuous improvement and have set the following goals:
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20% reduction by 2030
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50% reduction by 2040
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Net Zero by 2050
Social Value
We understand sustainability also includes supporting people and communities. Through our contracts we aim to deliver social value through:
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Resident engagement activities
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Employment and training opportunities
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Responsible sourcing
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Community support initiatives
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Safe and inclusive workplaces
Policies & Statements
We maintain and review key governance documents including:
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Carbon Reduction Plan
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Modern Slavery Statement
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Equality & Diversity Policy
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Health & Safety Policies
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Data Protection Policies