At Compass Group Canada, we’re committed to creating a significant, positive impact on the environment. From enterprise programs to daily actions in our kitchens, every decision contributes to a more sustainable food system. Sustainability is a clear priority for our teams, our clients, and our guests—because healthier operations support both people and the planet.
Our Planet Promise reflects who we are as an ethical, sustainable, and inclusive business—grounded in commitments to our people, clients, and suppliers. It guides how we source responsibly, enrich lives, and collaborate for global change across every part of our operations. With food systems responsible for a significant share of global emissions, we have the ability and determination to make a positive impact at scale — from plant-forward menus to root-to-stem culinary practices and smarter energy use. Compass Group is the first international company in the contract catering industry to set a global commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Planet Promise is the blueprint that steers our actions, investments, and continuous improvement.
Our Planet Promise reflects who we are as an ethical, sustainable, and inclusive business—grounded in commitments to our people, clients, and suppliers. It guides how we source responsibly, enrich lives, and collaborate for global change across every part of our operations. With food systems responsible for a significant share of global emissions, we have the ability and determination to make a positive impact at scale — from plant-forward menus to root-to-stem culinary practices and smarter energy use. Compass Group is the first international company in the contract catering industry to set a global commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Planet Promise is the blueprint that steers our actions, investments, and continuous improvement.
Our Climate Net Zero commitment
Climate Net Zero means reducing emissions across our value chain to the lowest levels possible and addressing any remaining emissions through verified carbon removal. For Compass Group Canada, this commitment strengthens food systems, supports healthier communities, and fulfills our global sustainability responsibilities. Guided by UN Sustainable Development Goals 2 (zero hunger), 12 (responsible consumption and production), and 13 (climate action), our approach shapes how we operate and measure progress. This focus drives our 2030 goals, including major food waste reductions and significant cuts to Scope 1,2, and food-related Scope 3 emissions.
2030The 2030 milestone targets waste reduction, responsible sourcing, and carbon tracking, creating the foundation for long-term transformation across operations and the supply chain. These near-term actions prepare Compass Group for a broader shift toward fully integrating sustainability into menus, procurement, and decision-making.
2050By 2050, Compass Group aims to achieve Climate Net Zero across its entire value chain, translating UN SDG principles into concrete, measurable progress.
Our Approach to Sustainability
Our four sustainability focus areas translate strategy into daily action across our kitchens, supply chains, and partnerships. These focus areas are the practical steps we take to make measurable progress toward our Planet Promise goals.
Food Waste Reduction
Check out how smarter planning, real time tracking tools, and data driven kitchen practices are helping us cut food waste and move toward our 2030 reduction goals.
Reducing Single Use Plastics
Check out how prioritizing reusable systems, expanding circular packaging solutions, and using compostable alternatives when reuse isn't yet possible, are helping us reduce single-use waste across our operations.
Responsible Sourcing
Check out how local procurement, ethical sourcing standards, and trusted sustainability partners help us protect ecosystems and support our communities.
Plant-Forward Meals
Check out how plant forward menus and root to stem cooking create healthier meals while lowering our environmental footprint.
As an organization, we will be remembered for the way we conducted business and the impact we left behind. The decisions we make today will impact our world for generations to come – we know we need to do more, and more importantly, our planet needs us to do better.
Saajid Khan, Chief Executive Officer
Compass Group Canada & ESS North America
Compass Group Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2026, a national honour that highlights organizations leading the way in environmental sustainability. This recognition reflects the meaningful progress we’ve made since launching our Planet Promise commitment, including reducing food waste, advancing responsible sourcing, and embedding sustainable practices into our daily operations. It also celebrates the collective efforts of our teams across the country who are turning ideas into action and helping drive a more sustainable future.
2023 Sustainability Report by Compass Group Canada
Explore key achievements from our first-ever Canadian sustainability report—like 100% sustainable palm oil, expanded local sourcing, higher welfare and ethical ingredients, and major waste reduction successes—as we lead the way toward a greener future.
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2025 Global Sustainability Report
See how Planet Promise is driving real progress— from reducing food waste and advancing reusable solutions to strengthening responsible sourcing as we work toward Climate Net Zero by 2050.
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