Iberostar reduces food waste by 28% after six months of implementing AI in its hotels
As part of its ambitious 2030 Agenda, Iberostar works to be waste-free by 2025 and carbon neutral by 2030
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has reduced food waste by 28% during the first half of 2023, revealing significant progress on its path towards a future without waste sent to landfills. Thanks to the artificial intelligence technology of the Winnow system, installed in 48 of its more than 100 hotels around the world, Iberostar has managed to save 1.5 million meals a year in hotels that have this innovative device. This figure shows Iberostar's progress towards reaching its goal of being waste-free by 2025 and carbon-neutral by 2030.
The progress made by the company between January and June 2023 is summarized in 735,000 meals saved in total; 11% reduction in the weight of waste; and 1,264 tons of CO2 saved. From a climate perspective, this means that Iberostar has stopped emitting 2,500 tons of CO2 per year. The equivalent of 4 million miles traveled by a vehicle (source: EPA calculator). As part of its ambitious and pioneering Wave of Change sustainability movement, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts began implementing Winnow's technology in September 2022, with the goal of saving 1,600 tons of food waste per year, equivalent to 5.3 million foods.
Megan Morikawa, Iberostar Global Director of Sustainability, says: "Our partnership with Winnow is a testament to our commitment towards a zero-waste future. It is truly inspiring to see our chefs embrace the program and create tangible change. This achievement reinforces the position of Iberostar as a leader in responsible tourism".
Marc Zornes, CEO of Winnow, adds: "Iberostar has shown incredible dedication to the fight against food waste, and their ambitious goals align perfectly with Winnow's mission. We are excited to see the positive impact our collaboration has already had. , and we look forward to continuing to support Iberostar in reaching its goal of not wasting food by 2025."
These milestones demonstrate the vital role that the hospitality industry can play in combating climate change and creating a positive and sustainable future.