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Sustainability in the Hospitality and Catering Sector

Course Overview

This course is designed for individuals who wish to enhance their understanding of environmental sustainability within the hospitality and catering industry. Whether you’re working in the sector or seeking to improve your knowledge for personal or professional growth, this course will equip you with the tools and insights to implement sustainable practices in your workplace.

Learners will explore key topics such as sources of carbon emissions, water and plastic waste, and strategies for reducing food waste. The course also covers practical ways to embed sustainability into daily operations, from sourcing locally and sustainably to making energy-efficient choices. By the end of the course, learners will have the knowledge to make a meaningful impact on the environment while improving operational efficiency in the hospitality and catering sector.

Key Information

Course Length
2 hours

For Individuals

Benefits

  • Delivered through online or blended learning
  • Designed specifically for colleges and sixth forms
  • Flexible personal development and curriculum enhancement
  • Aligned with current education inspection frameworks
  • Enrich 16-19 study programmes

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In this unit, learners will cover:

  • Sources of carbon emissions in the hospitality and catering sector
  • Sustainability in the hospitality and catering sector
  • Embedding sustainability in the workplace
  • The common sources of water waste in the sector
  • Plastic waste in the sector, both front-of-house and back-of-house
  • Sustainability of energy use and food products in the sector
  • Emissions from food production and other factors in sustainability of food
  • Locally sourced foods, organic foods, and food waste
  • Inexpensive changes you can make to conserve water in the workplace
  • Reducing plastic and conserving energy in the workplace
  • Reducing food waste and purchasing more sustainable food products in the workplace
  • Sustainable procurement and carbon labelling
  • Pre-sale and post-sale