Developing a sustainable food system
WRAP works globally with organisations across the food and drink industry, as well as local authorities, governments, non-governmental organisations and others to create economic and environmental value from reducing food waste and greenhouse gas emissions, and tackling issues around water stress across the supply chain.
Why repairing our global food system matters
1.3 billion tonnes
The amount of food that is wasted globally each year.*
*This is one third of all food produced for human consumption, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. In the UK, we throw away 6.6 million tonnes of household food waste a year in the UK, almost three quarters is food we could have eaten.
70%
The proportion of global freshwater that is used for agriculture.*
*What's more, 8 out of the top 10 countries that the UK sources fruit and vegetables from are drought-prone.
30%
The proportion of total greenhouse gas emissions created by global food production.
What is WRAP doing?
We enable organisations to unlock the economic benefits of waste reduction and resource efficiency in the food and drink supply chain.
Our experts develop collaborative projects that enable organisations to reduce food waste and GHG emissions, and protect critical water resources.
In the UK, our Courtauld Commitment 2030 delivers national and global goals in these three impact areas.
Where is WRAP taking action?
WRAP works across the globe to deliver a more sustainable food system.
WRAP has supported the development of several voluntary food agreements around the world.
They are…
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Love Food Hate Waste across the world
Within the UK we deliver our citizen facing campaign Love Food Hate Waste. We have taken the knowledge, insight and experience learnt from Love Food Hate Waste and worked with 8 countries in total to develop their own localised Love Food Hate Waste campaigns.
How WRAP can help you
Action on food waste
Using WRAP's tools and guidance, organisations can work out what types of waste to measure and how to measure it. By working with WRAP, your organisation can improve processes, find new techniques and implement best practice in your supply chain.
Action on water stress
There are simple, nature-based solutions that can be implemented for multiple benefits: to restore habitats, protect soils, increase carbon storage, conserve water, reduce pollution and protect against flooding. This is a win-win for all.
Action on greenhouse gas emissions
With nearly 150 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents linked to the production, distribution, consumption and disposal of the food and drink we consume in the UK, the Courtauld Commitment is taking collaborative action to deliver carbon reduction at scale.
Citizen campaigns
If you would like to work with us on a food related project, please get in touch.
If you are interested in setting up your own food waste campaign within a country or region that we do not currently work in, please do get in touch.