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% of total food revenues, with a staggering 66% deemed avoidable. Food related operations also contribute approximately, 20% of a hotel’s carbon footprint.
Today 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
“We are excited to support the hospitality industry in achieving a net positive impact while making hotels more profitable.” 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 12th in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
To support its members, Green Key Global is offering a 10% 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.
About Green Key Global
Green Key Global, owned by the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), is a leading certification body empowering hospitality businesses in North America to achieve excellence in sustainability. Our globally recognized Best-in-Class solutions ensure that our members meet high international standards, leveraging corporate social responsibility and environmental social governance, gaining a competitive edge in the eco-conscious market. By aligning with all 17 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Green Key Global sets a comprehensive standard for sustainability practices. Join us as we lead the way towards a more sustainable future for the hospitality industry: http://www.greenkeyglobal.com/
About BetterTable™
BetterTable™ is a sustainability-focused platform transforming the way hospitality businesses reduce carbon emissions and boost profits while cutting food waste in half. With a focus on food efficiency, BetterTable™ connects hotels and restaurants with curated sustainable solutions, from training and food audits to food waste monitoring technology and eco-design tools for menus.
Designed to help the hospitality industry meet its environmental goals while maintaining quality and cost-effectiveness, BetterTable™ empowers commercial kitchens to make smarter, more sustainable data-driven decisions. Committed to inspiring a greener, more responsible future for the hospitality sector, BetterTable™ leverages its unique perspective as a certified minority-owned business.