Amadeus Glorious Magazine Issue 06

work to ensure as little food as possible is wasted,
but what’s left is transported by the venue to Severn
Trent Green Power’s food waste anaerobic digestion
plant and processed into energy, with the resulting
compost used as fertiliser by local farmers.”
Transforming a business overnight won’t happen
but progress can be made with the right vision and
objectives. Amadeus are clearly using their influence
to encourage wider action on environment
sustainability and Marc is keen to point out that they
are constantly exploring different ways to improve
sustainability – be that compostable, recyclable or
bio-degradable – at the diverse range of venues it
caters in.
He also acknowledges that some industries
or venues bring with them restrictions, “Many
arena venues have policies that require all drinks
receptacles to be crushable underfoot due to health
and safety regulations – so in this case, it wouldn’t
be suitable to introduce reusable cups to the venue.
Plastic is also sometimes the most sustainable option
available – for example, if a venue currently has the
capacity to recycle plastic, but not an alternative, like
compostable cups.
“Our aim is not to use these conditions as excuses
but instead it drives us to innovate and challenge
current situations. The other fun part is motivating
our employees, so they also understand the
challenges and solutions being worked on – and I
mean all employees in every aspect of our business.”
Amadeus are proud but don’t always shout about
their achievements in this space. This is simply
because they believe with getting on with doing
the right thing. However, they also fully believe
in educating others so are working hard to
communicate their messaging beyond the internal.
Amadeus have gone from strength to strength
in ensuring they are as environmentally friendly
as possible. 80% of their food and beverage
suppliers can be found within a 30-mile radius of
the venues they cater at, and they’re committed to
supporting local communities too – 60% of their
food and beverage suppliers are small and medium
sized enterprises.
The leading food service company are also aware
that whilst all the recent insight into eco-friendly
approaches and materials is needed, moving too fast
may not be as friendly as we all believe. With Marc
championing their approach and the caterer clearly
achieving lots, Amadeus have strong environmental
commitment. They believe in doing the right thing,
at the right time, in the right way.
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