Sustainability

PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Through our supplier network and procurement approach, we make it easier to build sustainability into everyday decisions, without adding complexity for your teams.

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Sustainability Into Everyday Decisions

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We work with over 750 small and medium-sized suppliers, alongside national partners, helping reduce food miles, support local economies and lower emissions where it makes sense operationally.

Local sourcing & reduced food miles

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We support carbon reduction across your supply chain, including access to carbon-literate specialists and the wider Foodbuy sustainability team, helping you set targets, track progress and make informed decisions.

Reducing carbon impact

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We set clear supplier standards and prioritise responsibly sourced products, helping ensure your procurement aligns with sustainability and social value requirements.

Sustainable sourcing & supplier standards

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We reduce food waste through better menu planning and ingredient use, with our culinary team supporting practical changes and surplus food redistributed to charities where possible.

Reducing food waste

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Supporting communities & social value

We work with socially conscious suppliers, including social enterprises, helping you deliver measurable social value through your procurement decisions.

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Sustainability isn’t a standalone initiative - it’s built into how you source, choose and manage suppliers. We help you make informed decisions that balance environmental impact with cost, availability and operational needs.

Built into your procurement

Helping the University of Oxford strengthen compliance and unlock measurable savings.

“Procured partnered with the University of Oxford to review supplier compliance, streamline procurement processes, and identify immediate cost-saving opportunities. The result was improved assurance, clearer reporting, and a stronger supplier framework that supported both operational teams and leadership stakeholders.”

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