The Sustainable Restaurant Association discusses why you should build a more diverse supply chain — and how to get started. The sourcing decisions made by restaurants and other food businesses have a direct impact on communities, livelihoods and local economies. Your procurement strategy isn’t just about buying the items you need: it represents an opportunity […]
The Sustainable Restaurant Association explores why corporate governance and robust policies are just as important for independent restaurants and other small food businesses as they are for large hospitality groups. What is corporate governance and why is it important? Also known as the ‘G’ in ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), corporate governance refers to the […]
If you want to keep staff for the long haul, it’s important to ensure their work leaves them feeling inspired, engaged and rewarded. Luckily, says the Sustainable Restaurant Association, getting your team involved in sustainability initiatives is a great way to increase job satisfaction and motivation. While staffing issues have been more challenging since the […]
The Sustainable Restaurants Association explains why recycling is not enough: we have to change how we think about waste. With the Simpler Recycling legislation being introduced in the UK from the end of March, the SRA explores the hidden horrors within the recycling system, why we need to go much deeper to solve our global […]
The Sustainable Restaurant Association breaks down the facts behind some common sustainability misconceptions. Sustainability is all about carbon footprint. Environmental impact is usually the first thing that comes to mind when we think about sustainability: things like reducing emissions, water use and food waste; switching to renewable energy; and eliminating single-use plastics. However, sustainability is […]
Your Free Guide to Smart, Effective Sustainability Communications Inspired by their recent Working Group, The Sustainable Restaurant Association has created a free-to-download PDF guide to creating effective communications around your sustainability work. Once your business is doing the work on sustainability, it’s important to share it with your customers, staff and stakeholders; being open and […]
There are plenty of environmental and social arguments for increasing the proportions of plant-rich dishes on your menu, but in this article, The Sustainable Restaurant Association looks at the benefits it can bring to your business – and your bottom line. 1. REDUCED COSTS, HIGHER MARGINS Ingredients for plant-based dishes are generally cheaper than meat and dairy. […]
As an influential link between producer and consumer, the F&B industry has a unique ability to shape our food system by supporting small businesses and ethical farming and fishing practices. In this article, The Sustainable Restaurant Association explores why this matters and what it means for your restaurant. What does it mean to support farmers […]
The Sustainable Restaurant Association explores what it means to celebrate provenance in your procurement strategies, in your kitchen and on your menu. Provenance can be described as the story behind your food: where and how it was grown, raised, caught or made, and who was responsible for doing so. More than ever, diners want to […]
In this article, The Sustainable Restaurant Association explores how you can nurture career development for your employees, encouraging longevity and making the hospitality sector an appealing place to build a career. Create a great place to work It should go without saying that, if you want to keep staff with you in the long term, […]
