Aramark CorporationThe Aramark-managed restaurant at the SAP headquarters in Walldorf, Germany has been recognized for its commitment to upholding environmentally sustainable practices in a competition sponsored by Germany’s Federal Environment Agency.
The prestigious Green Soup Ladle prize was awarded in April 2024 based on assessment criteria including vegetarian and plant-forward cuisine; organic, regional/local, and fair-trade food offerings; the minimization of food and packaging waste; and consumer information and communications.
The carbon footprint of the catering business at SAP, a global leader in software and technology, is calculated to keep a comprehensive eye on the effectiveness of the sustainability strategy.
A sustainable and healthy diet combined with high quality is an essential part of SAP’s catering strategy,
“Sustainability is one of the most important focal points of our corporate strategy, which is why we are particularly proud of this award,” said Simone Zilgen, Managing Director of Human Resources at Aramark Germany. “This prestigious award from a renowned environmental organization underlines the strong partnership between SAP and Aramark for sustainability, healthy eating, and top product quality.”
Criteria for the Green Soup Ladle award was evaluated by Environmental Action Germany (Deutsche Umwelthilfe/DUH), a renowned nonprofit organization that has been committed to the environment and consumers’ rights for almost 50 years, and NAHhaft, which is focused on developing healthy and sustainable food concepts.
This is the first year that company restaurants were recognized in the competition.
“Company restaurants are an important part of our everyday diet,” said Sascha Müller-Kraenner, Federal Managing Director, DUH. “Tasty, healthy, and sustainable dishes can contribute to an environmentally friendly diet and provide inspiration for our own kitchens. This promotes health and protects the climate.”
“A sustainable and healthy diet combined with high quality is an essential part of SAP’s catering strategy,” says Jürgen Ziegler, Catering Coordinator, SAP Food Spaces Germany. “The shared aspiration of us and Aramark goes far beyond ‘delicious and healthy.’ By taking this holistic approach, we support the overarching SAP goals and achieve a very high level of satisfaction among our guests. This is only possible thanks to the trusting and strong partnership with Aramark.”
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