Social Responsibility in Food Service, with Janet Beer, Vice Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University; John Elkington; Tim Lang and John Woolven.

Wednesday 4 February, 2009

The Anthenaeum Club, Pall Mall, London 10am - 4pm

Price: £120

The word 'sustainability' has been buzzing about the industry for a good few years but it has never been more prevalent than during the last twelve months.

Even a year ago it would have been inconceivable that businesses in any sector would be facing such a radical change in their operating environment as they are today. Radical changes to public sector contracts mean that it is the government's ambition to award all hospitality contracts only to businesses able to demonstrate sustainable credentials.

Increasing demand by business and industry clients for ad-hoc environmental initiatives and proposals to increase environmental taxation have made it imperative for food service businesses to maintain an ethical and sustainable programme in order to retain a competitive edge.

The challenge for foodservice businesses is in finding ways to achieve sustainable procurement, to minimise waste and to manage carbon reductions and to integrate these achievements into routine operations, without extra cost. An exciting conference will be taking place in February to address these issues.

Speakers will reflect on the challenges and an expert panel will comment on the client's, contractor's and supplier's perspective on social responsibility in the supply chain.

Tim West, Chairman of Lexington Catering commented, "The challenging conditions we all face make this event timely and essential. As foodservice businesses, it is vital that collectively we demonstrate our social responsibility, alongside the value of our services. And there are clear signs that our clients, both public and private sector, will continue to increase their focus on the supply chain in future years."

A facilitated discussion will identify the key challenges in foodservice business and the need for advice in guidance in order to meet the requirements.

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Photograph: Tim West, Chairman of Lexington Catering