Responsible Food Purchasing: Four steps towards sustainability for the hospitality sector

The UNEP “Responsible Food Purchasing – Four steps towards sustainability for the hospitality sector” – a guidance document to assist businesses within the hospitality sector – such as hotels, restaurants, cafes and catering companies - in adopting responsible food purchasing practices. The guidance document provides food purchasers like business owners, chefs, food purchasing managers and procurement planners with practical tools, numerous case studies, valuable information and reference resources while explaining the role and benefits of responsible food purchasing in the development of a sustainable hospitality sector. Responsible Food Purchasing was jointly developed by UNEP's Tourism & Environment Programme and Public Procurement Programme.