NATIONAL REPORT—Green Key Global, one of the leading sustainable certification programs for hotels in North America, has announced a strengthened collaboration with BetterTable, a pioneer in hotel food and beverage sustainability. This collaboration is designed to help hotels significantly reduce food waste and carbon emissions while boosting profitability.
In the hospitality industry, food waste represents 7 percent of total food revenues, with a staggering 66 percent deemed avoidable. Food related operations also contribute approximately, 20 percent of a hotel’s carbon footprint.
The collaboration marks a major milestone as BetterTable.ca transitions to BetterTable (now available at BetterTable.com) broadening its reach across North America. Based in Vancouver, BetterTable focuses on food efficiency, paralleling energy-saving practices to help commercial kitchens reduce waste, save money, and positively impact the environment.
Collaboration Aligns with Green Key Global’s Mission
“We are excited to support the hospitality industry in achieving a net positive impact while making hotels more profitable,” says Ben Liegey, Founder & CEO at BetterTable, Business in Vancouver’s 2024 Forty Under 40. This collaboration aligns with Green Key Global’s mission and expansion, under the joint stewardship of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC).
BetterTable recently gained international attention as a featured solution in the Food Synergy Movie, the world’s first documentary highlighting food waste solutions from farm to table. The movie premiered on Nov 12 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
To support its members, Green Key Global is offering a 10 percent discount on purchases from the BetterTable Store using the exclusive code: GREENKEY2025. For hotels ready to waste less and earn more, this enhanced partnership represents a practical and impactful solution. Visit Green Key Global or BetterTable.com for more information.
