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Sustainability manager (hospitality)

Leads environmental strategy for hospitality groups: energy, waste, sourcing and reporting. It covers food waste reduction, carbon emissions and supply chain impact. Rules such as Simpler Recycling in England and growing pressure for net zero targets make it a growing role.

A real shift

Gathering energy, waste and supplier data and turning it into reports. Visiting sites to check bins, kitchens and practices, and engaging suppliers on packaging and sourcing. Running campaigns to get staff on board.

Skills that matter

  • Carbon accounting
  • Waste reduction
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Reporting

Qualifications

  • IEMA courses
  • Sustainability qualifications

Where it leads

  1. Sustainability manager
  2. Head of sustainability
  3. ESG director

What we'd ask on the show

  • Food waste in kitchens
  • Net zero hospitality
  • Greenwashing versus real change

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