Chartwells Leads on Sustainability with Scope 3 Tracking

Chartwells Higher Education, a leader in contract food management, is setting a groundbreaking precedent in campus dining sustainability by introducing comprehensive Scope 3 emissions tracking.

In partnership with HowGood, a leading sustainability intelligence provider, the initiative marks a significant milestone in higher education's journey toward carbon neutrality.

Chartwells Higher Education provides dining services to more than 300 colleges and universities across the US, focusing on culinary excellence, technology and sustainability. It fosters community by transforming on-campus dining into dynamic social spaces while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

A new era in sustainability for higher education

Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect greenhouse gas emissions across the supply chain, are notoriously difficult to measure. While Scope 1 and 2 emissions focus on direct operations, Scope 3 represents the largest portion of an organisation's carbon footprint, spanning production, transportation and waste.

By leveraging HowGood's Carbon Trust-verified methodology, Chartwells enables its partner universities to track these emissions with unprecedented accuracy.

Monalisa Prasad, Vice President of Sustainability at Chartwells Higher Education, states: "This is a pivotal moment for us and the industry and we are proud to be leading the charge for Scope 3 emissions tracking for campus dining operations.

"Scope 3 emissions data plays an important role in helping universities reduce their carbon footprint and meet their sustainability targets and we're thrilled to work side-by-side with these universities to make a real, measurable impact."

Empowering universities with actionable data

Chartwells' Scope 3 emissions tracking provides colleges and universities with a comprehensive view of their food service supply chain's environmental impact.

Armed with actionable insights, universities can drive targeted sustainability efforts, reduce their ecological footprint and make data-informed choices to further their green initiatives.

HowGood's global expertise has been instrumental in this initiative. Known for supporting major food brands such as Chipotle, Danone, Sysco and Nestlé, HowGood's partnership with Chartwells is a natural extension of its mission to drive sustainability through accurate and actionable data.

Christina Lampert, Director of Growth and Innovation at HowGood, explains: "Chartwells has been setting the tone for the industry's approach to sustainability for years.

"From its groundbreaking transparency in climate labelling to its recent tackling of Scope 3 emissions tracking, Chartwells exemplifies the leadership necessary to achieve meaningful environmental impact."

Educating and empowering students for a greener future

Chartwells' commitment extends beyond data tracking. The organisation actively involves students in its sustainability mission through programs like Planet Eats, a climate-friendly, plant-forward dining initiative and climate labelling in dining halls.

These efforts aim to show students how their everyday food choices can positively influence the planet.

By integrating Scope 3 emissions tracking into its operations, Chartwells supports its university partners in achieving carbon neutrality and fosters a sustainability mindset among students, inspiring them to take action in their own lives.

Building on a legacy of innovation

Chartwells has a history of pioneering sustainability efforts in campus dining. Its multi-year partnership with HowGood previously introduced climate labelling to campuses across the US.

With the addition of Scope 3 emissions tracking, Chartwells continues to lead the way in transparency, environmental stewardship and innovation.

The initiative is more than a technological advancement; it is a call to action for higher education to take a more active role in sustainability.

As Monalisa emphasises: "Our mission is to empower our university partners and the students we serve to create a measurable, lasting impact on the environment."

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