Reducing food waste is not just a sustainability goal, it is a business priority. Globally, approximately one-third of all food produced is wasted each year, creating avoidable costs and operational inefficiencies while contributing to environmental issues such as greenhouse gas emissions and resource depletion.
The PLEDGE on Food Waste is an innovative third-party certification scheme that gives food service providers a practical, structured framework to measure, manage and reduce food waste across their operations. In Mauritius and across neighboring island markets, including Seychelles and Madagascar, where hospitality and food service are key economic drivers, adopting this approach can support operational improvements and enhance sustainability performance.
What is The PLEDGE?
The PLEDGE on Food Waste is the leading global certification program designed for food service providers, including restaurants, hotels, cafeterias and canteens. Built on seven pillars and 95 criteria, it covers the entire food journey, from purchasing to disposal.
By introducing clear standard operating procedures, The PLEDGE helps organizations systematically measure, manage and reduce food waste. It also supports better day-to-day decision-making, stronger process control and measurable performance improvements. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it offers a clear path to measurable food waste reduction.
Who should be certified?
The PLEDGE on Food Waste Certification is designed for a wide range of food service operators, including:
- Hotels and resorts
- Restaurants and stand-alone dining outlets
- Corporate and university canteens
- Catering companies
- Hospitality groups and multi-site operators
How can we help?
As an approved certification body for The PLEDGE on Food Waste, we provide independent third-party audits and certification services to help organizations achieve and demonstrate compliance with The PLEDGE criteria.
We support you at every stage, delivering gap audits and pre-certification audit assessments to help identify areas for improvement before formal evaluation. Our experts guide you through the certification process and verify your achievements through objective evaluation.
Combining global expertise with strong local presence, we support food service operators with practical guidance tailored to their operational realities. With decades of experience in certification and sustainability services, we bring the technical rigor, credibility and insight needed to move forward with confidence.
“Food waste is one of the most immediate and actionable areas where organizations can improve both operational performance and sustainability. With The PLEDGE, we provide a structured and practical framework to help our clients turn ambition into measurable results,” says Daniel Julie, Regional Sales and Business Development Manager.
Benefits for your business
The PLEDGE on Food Waste Certification delivers practical and measurable value:
- A solution purpose-built specifically to address food waste across operations
- Real cost savings through effective waste reduction and better resource management
- A practical and actionable framework that supports day-to-day implementation
- Strong operational efficiency across food preparation and service processes
- Increased team engagement and greater awareness among staff and guests
- A trusted and credible certification that reinforces sustainability credentials and brand reputation
Part of IMPACT NOW for sustainability
The PLEDGE on Food Waste Certification is part of our IMPACT NOW initiative, a global program designed to help organizations turn sustainability ambition into measurable action. Through this program, we provide practical, scalable solutions tailored to real operational challenges.
Ready to take The Pledge?
Get in touch with us to learn how The PLEDGE on Food Waste Certification can support your operations, improve efficiency and strengthen your sustainability performance.
For further information, please contact:
Daniel Julie
Regional Sales and Business Development Manager
Business Assurance
t: +230 696 8808
About SGS
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Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.
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