ISS makes bold plant-based menu pledge

As a signatory to the Cool Food Pledge, ISS Guckenheimer’s plant-forward commitment includes a targeted reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of a minimum of 25% by 2030. The company plans to meet its plant-based and sustainability goals, by working with the Humane Society of the United States on recipe ideation, culinary trainings and greenhouse gas assessments. It also plans a global roll out of PowerPlant, a concept and culinary toolkit developed by ISS Guckenheimer chefs. PowerPlant, which the company successfully piloted in the U.S., focuses on utilizing more seasonal, regional vegetable and plant-based alternatives as a core element of menu writing, to reduce reliance on animal protein. 

 

To reach its carbon reduction ISS Guckenheimer will develop menus that expand plant-based options, reduce reliance on meat-based dishes, and carefully manage animal protein portion sizes.  

 

Paul Fairhead, CEO of ISS Guckenheimer, says: “Our commitment to increasing plant-based offerings provides customers and employees with even more healthy, sustainably sourced options without sacrificing quality and taste, while also increasing animal welfare. Our chefs and culinary teams have particularly enjoyed the creative collaborations with the Humane Society of the United States as we deliver on our plant-based and sustainability related commitments.” 

 

Lauren Pitts, RD and food service innovation manager for the Humane Society of the United States, says: “ISS Guckenheimer has embraced ambitious plant-based and sustainability goals. It’s clear ISS Guckenheimer recognizes an opportunity and a responsibility to lead the way with climate friendly, plant-based commitments. We hope other companies will follow suit.”