Climate approach

Cut emissions first. Measure openly. Report everything.

A core theme of the Forum, and a live demonstration of how a major event can cut, measure and report its emissions.

The summit is designed to cut emissions first, measure its footprint in real time and invite every participant to help reduce it. Remaining emissions are addressed by financing verified climate projects, reported separately and never counted as reductions.

Our targets for the 2028 edition

  • 90%Waste diverted from landfill
  • 50%+Plant-forward menus
  • 0Paper, everything is digital
  • 100%Recyclable or reusable materials
  • Renewable electricity at the venue where available
  • Farm-to-venue traceable meals
  • IoT sensors for energy and waste
  • Digital twins for food and energy flows
  • Real-time footprint dashboard
  • Smart lighting
  • Green eater
  • Travel light
  • Waste saver
  • Climate supporter
Illustration: the Sustin app, a Sust.in ecosystem product presented at the Forum.
  • Food Futures Lab

    Taste, learn and connect: every meal shows its estimated carbon and water footprint.

  • Triple-impact meals

    Each dish balances planet, people and prosperity, with local and seasonal sourcing.

  • Minimising food waste

    Portions are optimised, surplus is donated, and a live dashboard shows food diverted.

    The Forum’s food and hospitality standard is co-developed with our founding partner VM Konference.

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